Morten Sivertsen

Height:
5-11
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Oslo, Norway

Fall 2006: Posted a 6-7 singles record... Defeated players from Xavier, Dayton, Ball State, Eastern Kentucky and Western Kentucky... Combined with Pablo Camacho, Ben Clos and Tim Barnoud for a 6-4 doubles record.

High School/Juniors: Played under coach Pierre Oscarsson... Ranked in Norway's top five his entire junior career... Ranked No. 14 as a senior (2005)... Advanced to the finals of the U18 Norwegian Championship in doubles and the semifinals in singles.

Personal: Full name is Morten Andre Sivertsen... Son of Mona and Geir Sivertsen... Birthdate is July 5, 1986... Majoring in business... His brother Alex played tennis for U of L from 1998-2001... What he likes most about the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center - the new player lounge... If he could trade places with someone for a day it would be Vince Vaughn... Favorite quote is "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger"... Most prized possession is his laptop... His brother Alex has had the greatest impact on his athletic career... Hobbies include playing golf and the guitar... Proudest moment of his life was becoming an uncle.