Jan. 22, 2014
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.- Each week throughout the 2014 spring season, we will feature a member of the Penn State men's tennis team in our "Player Profile" series. This week, we feature freshman Alex Fennell (Bala Cynwyd, Pa). Fennell went 4-3 this fall in singles and 5-3 in doubles, while competing at the ITA All-American Championships, Wake Forest Invite and ITA Atlantic Regional. The Nittany Lions open their spring schedule this weekend, January 24-26, when they host William & Mary on Friday at 3 p.m. and St. John's on Sunday at noon.
Year: Freshman
Major: Kinesiology; Fitness Studies
Hometown: Bala Cynwyd, Pa.
Favorite place to go in your hometown: Wawa
Siblings: Brother, Noah, 15
Why did you come to Penn State? The mix of high athletic and academic standards.
What are your plans after you graduate? Try to play professionally and go into coaching or physical training.
How long have you been playing tennis? 10 years
Nicknames: Afen, Fennell
Pregame rituals/superstitions: I don't look at the draw. I only look for when and where I'm playing.
Hobbies: Woodworking, rapping, bird watching, antiquing, drinking protein shakes and writing poetry
Hidden Talent/Something people don't know about you: Every year of high school I was at a different school.
Favorite place to eat on campus: Pollock Dining Hall
Favorite place to eat off campus: A nice home cooked meal
Favorite TV Show: Breaking Bad, The Bachelor and How I Met Your Mother
Favorite Cartoon Character: Patrick from Spongebob
Favorite Movie: The Departed
Favorite sport to play/watch(other than tennis): Play bowling, watch basketball
Favorite team: Flint Michigan Tropics
Favorite non-tennis athlete: Pablo Sanchez
Who is the funniest person on the team? Not David Kohan
What song do you listen to most? Levels- Avicii
If you were a rapper, what would your name be? A-Fizzle
How do you pass time on road trips? Bicep curls
What are you most looking forward to this season? The competition, travelling with the team, high level of play and competing in the NCAAs.