Meet the Freshmen: Carina Ma

Dec. 8, 2015

Name: Carina Ma
Hometown: Hong Kong

Who introduced you to tennis?
"My father introduced me to tennis. He played since he was young. I was eight when I started playing, but I was not too serious. When I turned ten, I started to play more and became better."

Why did you choose to attend Pitt?

"Obviously, Pittsburgh is a good city. The people are nice and the campus is beautiful. The tennis program is really good, and the teammates and coaches are nice."

What was it like playing in your first college match?

"The opponent I faced was very good and had a high ranking. I did not think too much, I just went to play tennis. I was a little bit nervous and excited."

What is your favorite thing to do in Hong Kong?

"Eat the international food, but I do like western food more."

Have there been any challenges you have faced being far from home?

"I am really busy here. I do miss my family and my dogs."

What are the pros and cons of being an international student athlete?

"It is hard, but it is fun as well because our tennis team is international. We can get to know other cultures and languages."

What has become one of your favorite things to do in Pittsburgh?

"Study and play tennis. Also, going to the movies is fun."

Do you enjoy playing singles or doubles better?

"I like both, but doubles are more fun because you have a partner and can communicate with her."

If you could be on a doubles team with any tennis player in the world who would it be, why?

"Novak Djokovic, I loved him since I was 11 years old."

If you could play any other sport what would it be?

"I enjoy table tennis. I also would like to play basketball because I love to watch it."

Players Mentioned

Carina Ma

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