What's your name and year?
Jasmin Makela - freshman

What's your major?
Psychology

What's your dream career?
I would like to be a professional tennis player after college and then go into psychology field.

In 10 years, where do you want to be?
I want to be playing tennis at a high level in 10 years.

Why do you play tennis?
I play tennis because I love the sport and the grind.

What style of tennis do you like to play?
I am an all-court player.

Favorite professional tennis player?
Ashleigh Barty is my favorite women's tennis player and Andy Murray is my favorite men's player.

Do you have a favorite moment in your tennis career?
Playing my first team event in Alabama, which was the national team championships at 12 years old.

Who/what inspires you?
My parents and my cousin, Tanja, who used to be a professional player.

What is something about you that people wouldn't expect?
I sang at my uncles wedding in front of 150 people and would sing at the talent show at my school in front of hundreds of people. People wouldn't expect that!

What's your proudest achievement?
Signing to a DI school

What's the most valuable piece of advice you have received?
Everyday is an opportunity to get better.

Pre-match meal?
Avocado toast is my pre-match meal.

Pre-match pump-up music?
I listen to Drake before matches.

Favorite hobby?
Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies.

What does it mean to be a student-athlete?
It means to be a hard worker, a team-player and balance schoolwork with being an athlete.