Kavir Kumar

Photo by: Jeffrey A. Camarati

Height:
6-4
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Charlotte, N.C.
High School:
Charlotte Country Day

Has not yet declared a major

Fall 2017: Finished seventh in the B singles draw at the Duke James Bonk Invitaitonal in Cary

Freshman season (spring 2017)
Enrolled at UNC in January of 2017 • Practiced with the team but did not see match action and will count the spring as a redshirt season

Before UNC
Graduate of Charlotte Country Day School, which is also the alma mater of UNC Associate Head Coach Tripp Phillips • Ranked among the top three recruits in the state of North Carolina and among the top 50 nationally • Lost just one match in two years of varsity tennis at Charlotte Country Day and helped the school to the state finals both years

More on Kumar
Son of Ajay and Marise Kumar • Has one brother

Off Court with Kumar
Why I chose Carolina: Because of the championship atmosphere it provides

The best part of being a Tar Heel tennis player is: the closeness of the team

My favorite part of competing for Coach Paul is: his jokes

The aspect of my game I’ve worked on the most since last year is: my movement

My greatest strength as a tennis player is: my backhand

Favorite tennis memory: winning state

Dream doubles partner: Gael Monfils

Favorite post-match meal: Chick-Fil-A

My favorite sport other than tennis is: basketball

Outside of tennis, I like to spend time: hanging with my friends and relaxing

Favorite movie: Pulp Fiction

Dream job: Pro athlete