Tournament Player Profile: Ben Silber

  1. How long have you been playing tennis?   I have been playing tennis since I was about 5 years old. So 13 years.
  2. Where do you practice?  I practice at Harbor Square, during the summers I would play at Snohomish summer camps as well.
  3. Do you play other tournaments?  I play other tournaments quite often. Before covid, USTA tournaments were a normal part of my life and a typical weekend.
  4. What is your proudest accomplishment so far in tennis?  My proudest accomplishment so far in tennis would be winning Wesco district title back to back the last two years.
  5. Do you have a favorite player?  My favorite player is Marci Fucsovics. He grew up in the same small town in Hungary that my family is from. He also just made it into the quarterfinals at Wimbledon, his best tournament so far.
  6. How would you describe your game?  I’ve had trouble with this question before as it’s very hard for me to describe my own game. In singles I prefer long rallies where I am able to move my opponent around. But in doubles, serve and volley is my go-to as it is the most effective.
  7. What are your future plans in the sport?  My future plans in the sport are vast. At University of Oregon, where I am going to college, I will be the team manager for the men’s team so I will be in charge of stringing rackets and game-day activities. My degree will be in sports business and with my love for tennis who knows what will come after that. I know for sure I will be a lifelong member at Harbor Square (unless Andy kicks me out).

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