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Viktor Sirucek

Year 12

 

 Pegasus House

 

 

Interviewed by: Ms Pumphrey

 

What are your top 3 Sporting Achievements?

  • 2018 Victorian State Champion.
  • Sponsored by Fila and Head.
  • Ranking of top 200 in Australia.

Which Teams you’ve played for?

  • Victoria 
  • Kooyong LTC 
  • Waverley Tennis 
Representing Team VIC at nationals 2017
Representing Team VIC at nationals 2017
Representing Kooyong at the AAMI Classic 2020
Representing Kooyong at the AAMI Classic 2020

What are your strengths of the Game :

  • Strong and consistent backhand. 
  • Speed and movement around the court. 

Who are your Top Coaches or Influences in Sport?

  • Marcus Petrou (head coach). 
  • Dave Molino (personal trainer). 
  • My mum (#1 supporter). 

Who are your Favourite Athletes and Why?

  • Rafael Nadal because of his intensity and positive mindset. 
  • Non-tennis player: Trae Young because of his athleticism and confidence. 

What are your Memorable Sporting Moment?

  • Travelling and competing internationally. 
  • Ball-kidding the Australian Open Semifinal in 2018 and 2019. 
  • Meeting Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. 

 What are your Future Goals in Sport?

  • Achieve an ATP ranking. 
  • Continue teaching and inspiring younger tennis players to reach their goals. 

What is your Favourite Motivational Quote?

Once your mindset changes, everything else will change with it.