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Newcomer Spotlight: Dalila Said
9/25/2019 12:38:00 PM | Tennis
Redshirt freshman transfer Dalila Said is looking forward to her first year at Minnesota. The Cairo, Egypt native brings an impressive resume to the Gophers squad. Said competed respectively on the Egyptian and Spanish national teams, has held a top 100 ITF Juniors ranking and was the No. 1 U18 player in Egypt. Transferring from Georgia Tech to Minnesota, get to know our newest Gopher in this newcomer spotlight!
Why did you choose Minnesota?
Dalila Said: I transferred to the University of Minnesota because it has great academics and great coaches, which is exactly what I was looking for. I feel like I can grow as a player and as a person. With all the resources we have at the U, I can achieve great things.
From a school standpoint, how was transferring for you and getting accustomed with your new surroundings and team?
DS: Honestly, it was very easy for me. Everyone was super welcoming especially the players on my team, I absolutely love them.
What are some things you did this summer?
DS: I was in Egypt, training and just hanging out with my friends and family.
Have you decided on a major?
DS: Undeclared, but going for a business major.
From a tennis standpoint, what are some things you want to improve upon?
DS: I definitely want to work on my overall game, specifically improve my serve and becoming a more aggressive player. I want to pressure my opponents and force the error out of them from the start.
QUICK FACTS:
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite tennis player: Roger Federer
Most memorable vacation and why: Venice with my whole family, because all of my cousins were there and it was so much fun.
Favorite quote: "Don´t be a prisoner to things you can´t change"
Why did you choose Minnesota?
Dalila Said: I transferred to the University of Minnesota because it has great academics and great coaches, which is exactly what I was looking for. I feel like I can grow as a player and as a person. With all the resources we have at the U, I can achieve great things.
From a school standpoint, how was transferring for you and getting accustomed with your new surroundings and team?
DS: Honestly, it was very easy for me. Everyone was super welcoming especially the players on my team, I absolutely love them.
What are some things you did this summer?
DS: I was in Egypt, training and just hanging out with my friends and family.
Have you decided on a major?
DS: Undeclared, but going for a business major.
From a tennis standpoint, what are some things you want to improve upon?
DS: I definitely want to work on my overall game, specifically improve my serve and becoming a more aggressive player. I want to pressure my opponents and force the error out of them from the start.
QUICK FACTS:
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite tennis player: Roger Federer
Most memorable vacation and why: Venice with my whole family, because all of my cousins were there and it was so much fun.
Favorite quote: "Don´t be a prisoner to things you can´t change"
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