Suzanna Gracanin

Class:
Junior
High School:
Lane Tech
Hometown:
Chicago, Ill.

Fall 2006: Suzanna did not compete last fall.

Spring 2006: Suzanna recorded the most wins of any player on the team and was named team MVP. In singles play, she went 35-6 overall and 27-3 in dual play. She began the dual season with 16 straight wins and won 27 of her last 30 matches to be the Cardinals' most consistent performer. Her singles record included notable wins against Michigan State, Wisconsin, Notre Dame, Kentucky, Ohio State and Auburn. In doubles, she went 19-8 overall and 18-6 in dual play. She notched one of U of L's two wins against No. 33 Indiana defeating Alba Berdala at No.4.

Fall 2005: Suzanna was 8-3 in singles with wins over Illinois, Wisconsin, Western Michigan and Michigan State. She paired with Ariana Marshall in doubles to go 3-4 with wins over Ohio State, Western Michigan and Wisconsin. She also played with Natalie Laszkowski to go 1-2 in doubles.

Spring 2005: This past spring, Gracanin was 20-7 in single play, with the majority of her wins at the No. 5 spot. She had wins over North Carolina State, West Virginia, and Ohio State. In doubles, she paired with Robyn White and the two post a record of 10-3.

Fall 2004: Gracanin was 5-5 in singles play in the fall including wins over Arkansas, Illinois and Wisconsin. In doubles, she paired with Leslie Stewart and the pair posted a 2-7 mark.

In High School: Gracanin, who played her high school tennis at Lane Tech, was ranked nationally in the Top 50 in juniors in singles in the country and has been an all-state performer in both singles and doubles. She was a state doubles champion in Illinois during her junior season. She was also the city and sectional champion from 2001-2004. She earned all-state honors during every year of her high school career.

Personal: Daughter of Tina and Jovan Gracanin. Born January 4, 1986. Major is psychology.

• About Suzanna• Favorite Movie: Happy Gilmore• Favorite TV Show: Fear Factor• Favorite Foods: salmon and bananas• Favorite Class: Psychology• Favorite Book: Angels & Demons• Words that describe me back: hardworking and understanding• Hobby: reading• Athlete I admire most: Monica Seles• Post college ambition: medical school• Person with greatest influence on my career: my father• Why I chose U of L: facilities, staff, and atmosphere• Most impressive person I've met: Gustavo Kuerton• Best advice about sports: Fight until the end.