Player Profile: Roman TrkuljaPlayer Profile: Roman Trkulja

Player Profile: Roman Trkulja

Feb. 11, 2014

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Each week throughout the 2014 spring season, we will feature a member of the No. 58 Penn State men's tennis team in our "Player Profile" series. This week, we feature sophomore Roman Trkulja (Toronto, Canada). Trkulja is 5-2 in singles and 1-2 in doubles this spring. Trkulja went 3-1 last weekend in singles to improve to 13-6 overall. He has an overall mark of 10-7 in doubles. The Nittany Lions host #33 VCU on Sunday in the Indoor Tennis Center, starting at 1 p.m.

Year: Sophomore

Major: Business

Hometown: Toronto, Canada

Favorite place to go in your hometown: Air Canada Centre

Siblings: Sasha, 11

Why did you come to Penn State? Great mix of academics and athletics, school pride

What are your plans after you graduate? Possibly play pro, find a job in business

How long have you been playing tennis? Since age 6

Nicknames: Dirk

Pregame rituals/superstitions: re-grip every racquet

Hobbies: Watching movies/TV shows, playing basketball, computer

Hidden Talent/Something people don't know about you: can speak 3 different languages

Favorite place to eat on campus: The Mix

Favorite place to eat off campus: Chipotle

Favorite TV Show: The Walking Dead

Favorite Cartoon Character: Peter Griffin

Favorite Movie: Goodfellas

Favorite Actor and Actress: Leonardo DiCaprio, Megan Fox

Favorite sport to play/watch(other than tennis): Basketball

Favorite team: Toronto Raptors

Favorite non-tennis athlete: Allen Iverson

Who is the funniest person on the team? Ramy Labna

What song do you listen to most? "Rap God"- Eminem

If you were a rapper, what would your name be? Lil Dusk

How do you pass time on road trips? Listening to music, joking around with teammates

What are you most looking forward to this season? Experiencing success with teammates