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Countdown Conversations: Katarina Kopcalic
January 13, 2018 | Women's Tennis
To prepare for the home opener against Texas Tech on January 19, each member of the Washington women's tennis team will be highlighted on GoHuskies.com. With six days left, we get to know sophomore Katarina Kopcalic a little better.
What is your dream job?
A veterinarian or children's doctor at a hospital.
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How did you start playing tennis?
My dad was a tennis player and I would go hit with him a couple times a week. Eventually, I started playing more and more and just kept going.
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Who is your favorite tennis player?
Roger Federer.
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If you had to pick a sport other than tennis to play what would you choose and why?Β
Volleyball because I enjoy team sports or dance because I love dancing but I don't know how.
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So far in your tennis career, what has been your career high?
Representing Canada in the 2012 World Junior Tennis competition in Czech Republic.
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What is your favorite movie?
Harry Potter.
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What was the first concert you ever attended?
The Jonas Brothers.
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What are you most looking forward to this season?
All the ups and downs. I'm looking forward to us further growing stronger as a team and facing all the ups and downs that this season will bring.
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If you could have one superpower what would it be?Β
Time travel.
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If you could live anywhere in the world where would you choose to live?
The Netherlands.
What is your dream job?
A veterinarian or children's doctor at a hospital.
Β
How did you start playing tennis?
My dad was a tennis player and I would go hit with him a couple times a week. Eventually, I started playing more and more and just kept going.
Β
Who is your favorite tennis player?
Roger Federer.
Β
If you had to pick a sport other than tennis to play what would you choose and why?Β
Volleyball because I enjoy team sports or dance because I love dancing but I don't know how.
Β
So far in your tennis career, what has been your career high?
Representing Canada in the 2012 World Junior Tennis competition in Czech Republic.
Β
What is your favorite movie?
Harry Potter.
Β
What was the first concert you ever attended?
The Jonas Brothers.
Β
What are you most looking forward to this season?
All the ups and downs. I'm looking forward to us further growing stronger as a team and facing all the ups and downs that this season will bring.
Β
If you could have one superpower what would it be?Β
Time travel.
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If you could live anywhere in the world where would you choose to live?
The Netherlands.
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