Alex Gasson
School: |
University of Denver |
Year: |
Freshman |
Home Town: |
Alton, UK |
Home State: |
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Home Country: |
Great Britain |
High School: |
Alton College |
Height: |
6-2 |
Weight: |
180 lbs. |
Birth Date: |
Thursday, November 17, 1994 |
Dominant Hand: |
Right |
Major: |
Undeclared |
Singles Record: |
0-1 |
Doubles Record: |
1-3 |
Before Denver:
• Ranked No. 1 in the UK under-18 rankings at the age of 16
• Qualified for British Tour Masters
• Won under-18 Scottish Junior Open in both singles and doubles • won under-18 Bournemouth National Open singles
• Won Great Britain Junior Nationals doubles title once at the under-16 level and twice at the under-18 level
• Named Hampshire County Player of the Year in 2011.
Personal:
• Born November 17, 1994 in Paris, France
• Son of Anthony and Patricia • has one brother, Guy
• Chose Denver because he felt a connection with head coach Danny Westerman
• Also recruited by Texas, Cornell, Yale, Northwestern, Oregon and Wake Forest
• Hopes to help DU win a national title and to compete on the professional circuit
• Also enjoys spending time with friends • Undeclared Major