Alex Jesse
| School: |
University of Illinois |
| Year: |
Sophomore |
| Home Town: |
Mequon |
| Home State: |
Wisconsin |
| Home Country: |
United States(USA) |
| High School: |
Homestead |
| Height: |
5-11 |
| Weight: |
148 lbs. |
| Birth Date: |
Wednesday, October 20, 1993 |
| Dominant Hand: |
Right |
| Major: |
Engineering |
| Singles Record: |
1-5 |
| Doubles Record: |
9-12 |
Freshman 2012-13
Jesse finished 10-9 overall in singles matches with a 5-3 dual match record... Earning a spot into the lineup at the end of the season, Jesse accomplished a 4-1 mark in Big Ten play, including a three-set battle against Ohio State's Hunter Callahan... Was the lone point in the NCAA Tournament loss to No. 16 Vanderbilt, winning 11 straight games to take a straight set victory... Achieved a 19-12 record in doubles matches... Along with partner Jared Hiltzik, the duo went undefeated in Big Ten play at 7-0 and 14-5 in the spring... Best win came against No. 32 McCarthy/Van Engelen of Ohio State... Voted Most Improved Player and Player to Watch next season.
Juniors/High School
Graduated from Homestead High School ... Three-time team runner-up at state and 2010 state champion ... Four-time All-State honoree.
Personal
Born Alexander Austin Jesse on Oct. 20, 1993 ... Son of Jon and Louise Jesse ... Hobbies include hanging with friends, tennis and basketball ... Biggest thrill in sports is the competitiveness ... Favorite athlete is Aaron Rodgers because he is the best at what he does and a good person off the field ... Majoring in engineering.
