Husky Women's Tennis European Tour: Day 2
September 15, 2018 | Women's Tennis
BARCELONA ---The Husky women's tennis team continued their preseason foreign tour as they spent their second day in Barcelona, practicing as well as taking in the sights of the city. Freshman Sedona Gallagher recapped the team's day:
"Hi Huskies! This is Sedona, reporting to you live from Barcelona. Today was action packed from start to finish!"
"We started the day off with our first official practice of the year at Club Esportiu Laietá. The red clay was beautiful, and the team's energy was amazing. The Huskies had so much team spirit this morning that there were noise complaints! After practice, we went back to the hotel to get ready for some adventuring."
"First, we got lunch at the Boqueria Market, a world famous market full of almost every food you can imagine. Then we headed over to the Sagrada Familia, a gorgeous Catholic Church designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí. The attention to detail on the building was stunning, especially the statues of the saints. I would also like to make note that Stacey Fung earned saint status today when she lent me some shoes that were desperately needed due to my impractical choice in footwear."
"After the Sagrada Familia, we made the trek over to Gaudí's other creation: Park Güell. The mosaics throughout the park and the view at the city at the top made it worth the hike. We had a delicious dinner in downtown Barcelona, and capped the evening off with some gelato."
"Day two has come to a close, but my dawg pack and I can't wait to get back on the clay tomorrow morning. I really can't think of a better way to kick off freshman year than a trip through Europe with my amazing team! Go Huskies!"
Get to Know Sedona
Gallagher is a freshman from Henderson, Nev., and is rated as one of the premier players in her class of 2018.
Why did you choose to come to the University of Washington?
"I chose to come to Washington because of the extensive majors, beautiful campus, and awesome team."
How and when did you start to play tennis?
"I played multiple sports for years, but I really started competing in tennis at around age eight. I started taking tennis classes at the recreation center for fun."
Who was your favorite tennis player growing up?
"I was never really interested in watching the professional players when I was younger; I always preferred watching the college players compete."
What are your goals for the season?
"My goal for this upcoming season (and every season) is to be an All-American and go to the NCAA Championships with my dawgs!"
What is your favorite tennis memory?
"My favorite tennis memory is playing the Eve Zimmerman tournament at Stanford every year. It has always been my favorite tournament."
What is a fact about you that people may not know?
"If I could be anything, I would be a professional surfer sponsored by Roxy!"
What is your favorite thing to do in Seattle?
"I am hoping to take up sailing. I will keep you posted."
What do you enjoy to do outside of tennis?
"I love to go running and hiking. I also consider myself a professional people-watcher."
Where is your favorite place that you've ever visited?
"Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz, California"
If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
"I would like to be able to read minds."
What are you most looking forward to in your freshman season?
"I am looking forward to playing in a team environment every day. I am also looking forward to the Seattle weather!"
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