Tucker Vorster
School: |
Ole Miss |
Year: |
graduated |
Home Town: |
Pretoria |
Home State: |
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Home Country: |
South Africa |
High School: |
Pretoria Boys High School |
Height: |
6-5 |
Weight: |
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Birth Date: |
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Dominant Hand: |
Right |
Major: |
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Singles Record: |
7-4 |
Doubles Record: |
27-9 |
CHADWICK SAYS: A serve and volleyer ... Big part of the Rebels succes last year in doubles ... Solid work ethic.
FALL 2008 (SOPHOMORE)
Did not play in any matches, while recovering from a knee injury. 2007-08 (FRESHMAN)
Helped the Rebels advance to the NCAA Elite Eight for the eighth time in the history of the program … Helped lead the Rebels to the SEC Tournament Championship … Helped lead the Rebels to the SEC Tournament final for the fourth time in five years … Helped lead Ole Miss to its seventh consecutive SEC West title … Teamed with Jakob Klaeson for a 10-2 record at No. 3 doubles … Rallied to clinch the doubles point against LSU, which proved huge in the team capturing the SEC West title … Helped the Rebels go through the SEC Tournament without losing a doubles match … Went 3-2 at No. 6 singles.
PRIOR TO OLE MISS
Ranked No. 1 in South African Juniors ... South African Junior National Champion ... Represented the South African Junior team in the African games ... Represented the senior provincial men’s team ... Doubles quarterfinalist in a Challenger event (SA-OPEN) ... Graduated from Pretoria Boys High School with one distinction and a merit award.
PERSONAL
Born September 3, 1988 ... Son of Japie and Alet Vorster ... Major - undecided ... Enjoys playing golf, being outdoors, watching movies and spending time with friends...Athletes most admired are Roger Federer and Tiger Woods ... Favorite tennis player is Roger Federer ... Owns a 5 handicap in golf...Father was a tennis Cambridge Blue.