Ernie Hayhurst
Ernie Hayhurst
  • Height:
    6'0"
  • Weight:
    175
  • Year:
    JR
  • Hometown:
    Amarillo, TX
  • High School:
    Tascosa HS
  • Major:
    Economics / Spanish
  • College:
    Claremont McKenna

Bio

On Court: ...standout player at Tascosa HS who also played super champs level in Texas...as a freshman made debut for Stags at ITA Fall Regionals playing singles and doubles (with Ellis)...was 2-2 in four matches in the fall...returned in the spring to play in two dual matches for the Stags...won all three matches he played to earn a 2-1 overall record in singles and 3-1 overall record in doubles...as a sophomore spent first part of the fall rehabilitating from left wrist surgery...played doubles with Aelion-Moss at ITA West Regionals, winning two of three matches and reaching the consolation finals...returned to full strength in time to compete in singles tournaments over winter break...went 3-0 in singles without losing a set in spring dual match play...partnered Duckworth and Ellis to go 3-0 in doubles duals and finish 5-1 overall for the season...spent the fall of this season abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Tools: Head Prestige MP strung with Solinco Tour Bite

Personal: Started playing tennis at age 11...oldest of four children (three younger sisters)...favorite pro-player is Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

Favorite Stag: Tom Leppert (Mayor of Dallas, Texas)

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