Player Bio: Holden Ching - University of Washington Official Athletic Site
April 18, 2013 | Men's Tennis
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University of Washington 2006-2007 (Freshman): Was 2-6 overall in singles and 2-4 in doubles...played No. 6 singles on Jan. 20 against Idaho and beat Joel Trudel, 7-6, 7-6 in his only dual match action...was 1-1 in doubles action in dual meets...lone win was with Daniel Chu on Feb. 16 against Portland...posted a 2-3 singles record in fall action...was 1-3 in fall doubles action, teaming with various partners...first career singles win came on Oct. 20 against Cal Poly's Russel Meyerowitz.
Before Washington and Personal Coach Anger on Ching: Fast Facts Favorite pro player to watch: Marat Safin
Childhood hero: Jerry Rice
This actor would play me in a movie: Keanu Reeves
Most prized possessions: My necklace
If I could be in any reality TV show: Survivor
My ideal meal would have to include: Rice
Favorite class at UW: Geography
Favorite thing about UW/Seattle: There are a lot of interesting things to do and professional teams to root for
Superpower I wish I had: I wish I could fly
My dream vacation: Home (Big Island of Hawai'i)
Favorite Song in my iPod: "Take Me Away" by Laga Savea
If I had to sing Karaoke, I'd sing: "Give It Away" by George Straight
Favorite sport to play besides tennis: Basketball
Craziest ambition: To play two sports collegiately or professionally
First thing I'd buy if I won the lottery: A large piece of land on the west side of the Big Island
Favorite home cooked meal: Portugese Bean Soup
Famous person I have a crush on: Jessica Alba
Favorite thing about tennis: It keeps me in shape and gives me something to work towards
If I could play a match against anybody, I would play: Pete Sampras
Most impressive peron I've met: Joe Montana
Advice to youngsters that want to play tennis: Make yourself uncomfortable by pushing yourself as hard as you possibly can
YEAR
SINGLES (dual/overall)
DOUBLES (dual/overall)
2006-07 1-0/2-6 1-1/2-4 Career 1-0/2-6 1-1/2-4
Saw limited action as a freshman.
Holden KuioKalani Ching...native of Kamuela, Hawai'i...parents are Dana and Kalani...father is a Helicopter pilot...has two brothers, Jevin (11) and Muuhiwa (21) and three sisters, Kalei (28), Kaliko (26) and Uluwehi (24)...was a multi-sport athlete at Hawai'i Prep...competed in football, track and field, volleyball, and basketball...placed third in the Hawai'i State Tournament as a sophomore and was an All-State First-Team selection...did not compete in high school tennis his junior or senior years...represented the state of Hawai'i at the Nationals Championships in Kalamazoo, Mich...played No. 1 for Hawai'i at the U-16 Intersectionals and the U-18 Davis Cup...was unbeaten in Hawai'i for two-straight years.
"Holden is very talented and has some natural gifts out on the court that a lot of guys that have played for years might not have. He needs a little more of the day in and day out pounding to get a little more solid and consistent. I'm having fun coaching him and eager to see how he'll develop over the next couple of years."
Nicknames: Holdini or Kui
