Quoting Siegel
"Royce really wants to have a great senior year. He had an unfortunate year last year with mono and shoulder surgery. He had a great fall and will play number one for us this year. He is probably the hardest worker I have ever coached."
Fall 2001
Finished with an impressive 11-4 mark in singles action...was a finalist at Midland Invitational...defeated Texas A&M’s Ryan Newport, who finished fourth in the South Central region...posted a 5-3 mark in doubles play...ranked 14th in the South Central regional rankings by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association...with teammate Devin Wakeford ranked 15th in doubles
2000-2001 Season
Endured a difficult year in which be battled mono and had shoulder surgery...finished with a singles mark of 1-1 in Big 12 play...1-0 as a doubles player in conference play.
1999-2000 Season (Soph.\ University of Illinois)
Went 13-10 overall, 3-1 in Big 10...started season with a seven-win match streak...ranked regionally 23rd
1998-1999 Season (Fresh.\ University of Illinois)
Debuted with a 16-11 overall mark...went 3-2 in doubles action...was one of three freshmen to start on a team ranked top five in the country
High School
A 1998 graduate of L.V. Berkner High School in Richardson, Texas
Personal
Born Feb. 4, 1980...son of Richard and Rena Ramey...has a brother Russell...one of 16 junior players to play for team USA...named the Dallas Junior Player of the Year in 1994 and 1996...held world ranking in singles and doubles for the ITF Junior rankings...competed at Junior Italian Open...enjoys playing golf and watching movies when not playing tennis...career goals consist of being a successful professional...majoring in finance.
What is it like playing for Coach Siegel?
"The best opportunity that I have had the privilege to experience."
