Kaja Smole
| School: |
University of Denver |
| Year: |
graduated |
| Home Town: |
Ljubljana |
| Home State: |
N/A |
| Home Country: |
United States(USA) |
| High School: |
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| Height: |
5-4 |
| Weight: |
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| Birth Date: |
Thursday, July 10, 1986 |
| Dominant Hand: |
Right |
| Major: |
Business |
| Singles Record: |
28-23 |
| Doubles Record: |
18-14 |
2007-08: Posted an 8-11 singles record and a 13-11 overall doubles mark • won her first five doubles matches with partner Annette Aksdal • named an ITA Scholar Athlete. 2006-07: Compiled a 12-9 overall singles record and 2-2 doubles mark • won six of her first seven fall singles matches. 2005-06: Played sparingly in her rookie season at DU due to injury • Competed at No. 6 singles, compiling an overall record of 8-4 • ended the season strong by winning her final six matches, the longest win streak on the team • competed at No. 1 and 2 doubles, earning a 3-3 record. Before Denver: Ranked No. 20 in Slovenia's U18 division • moved to No. 25 in Slovenia's women's ranking • ranked 750th by the International Tennis Federation. Personal: Born July 10, 1986 in Ljubljana, Slovenia • daughter of Marko Smole and Irena Malis-Smole • sister of former Pioneer men’s tennis player Nejc • graduated from Ljubljana Siska High School • chose DU for its academics and athletics • career goal is to become an expert in neuro-psychology • enjoys skiing, biking, hiking, kayaking, sailing, golfing and spending time with friends • Psychology major with minors in Business and Sociology.
