Feb. 25, 2014
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Each week throughout the 2014 spring season, we will feature a member of the No. 34 Penn State men's tennis team in our "Player Profile" series. This week, we feature sophomore Leo Stakhovsky (Kiev, Ukraine). Stakhovsky is 9-0 in singles this spring at the No. 1 singles spot. He is ranked 50th in the ITA Singles Poll. Stakhovsky is also 7-2 in doubles, while pairing up with Russell Bader (Austin, Texas). The Nittany Lions take on No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday in Columbus. The match will begin at Noon in the Ohio State Varsity Tennis Center.
Year: Sophomore
Major: Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
Hometown: Kiev, Ukraine
Favorite place to go in your hometown: Karaoke restaurants
Siblings: 2 brothers, Oleksandr and Sergiy
Why did you come to Penn State? Because of the combination of great athletics and academics
What are your plans after you graduate? Undecided
How long have you been playing tennis? 15 years
Nicknames: Leo
Pregame rituals/superstitions: None
Hobbies: movies, reading
Hidden Talent/Something people don't know about you: colorblind
Favorite place to eat on campus: Panera Bread
Favorite place to eat off campus: Sakura, Texas Roadhouse
Favorite Cartoon Character: Minion
Favorite Movie: 47 Ronin
Favorite sport to play/watch(other than tennis): soccer
Favorite team: Dynamo Kiev
Favorite non-tennis athlete: Sergei Bubka
Who is the funniest person on the team? Nika Dolidze
What song do you listen to most? Phantom of the Opera
If you were a rapper, what would your name be? I don't want to know
How do you pass time on road trips? Sleeping, studying
What are you most looking forward to this season? To make the difference in program