Checking in With Rhea Verma

Throughout the remainder of the 2020, we will check in with the players on the University of Louisville women's tennis team as they complete their semesters online. This week we check in wiith Rhea Verma from Toronto, Ontario.

Q: What are your thoughts on spring season being canceled?
A: It is so sad that spring season was canceled. Everyone has worked so hard. It is especially sad for the seniors.

Q: What are you doing with yourself during your free time?
A: In my free time, I am doing my online work, going for runs, and trying to stay fit.

Q: What did you have originally planned for spring break and what are you actually doing?
A: Originally I had planned to go home and spend time with friends, now I am just stuck at home and can't leave.

Q: How are you continuing to stay in shape during this time?
A: I am continuing to stay in shape by going on runs, taking walks, and doing a lot of at home workouts.

Q: What were your impressions on the spring season up to this point?
A: My impression about the season is that we worked so hard and it is disappointing season got canceled.

Q: What do you miss the most about being away from campus?
A: I miss being able to spend time with my teammates and friends most.

Q: Have you and your teammates been keeping in contact through all of this and how?
A: We have been in contact through all of everything. I Facetime and just text.

Q: What would you like to say to Card Nation?
A: I would like to say that we are not done and we will come back stronger from this to Card Nation.

Q: What is your favorite memory of these season?
A: My favorite memory of this season would be supporting the girls at every home match this year.

Q: What is your favorite memory of the season?
A: My favorite memory as a Cardinal is being able to work out and practice with my team every day. I am excited to be able to play next year after redshirting this one.

Q: Where are you spending the quarantine?
A: I am at home with my family. I have been learning how to cook, going on a lot of walks, and binge watching Grey's Anatomy.

Q: Has anyone in your family been affected?
A: My family has been directly affected by the virus because my grandpa is 94 years old, so we have to be careful not expose anything to him.

Rhea Verma during the Cardinals match against Notre Dame at Bass-Rudd Tennis Center on March 8.

Rhea Verma during the Cardinals match against Notre Dame at Bass-Rudd Tennis Center on March 8.

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