Kyle Baker

Height:
6-0
Weight:
170
Class:
Redshirt Senior
Hometown:
Acworth, GA
High School:
Harrison

Redshirt Junior Season (2009-10): Won his only match at No. 6 singles against Navy's Nicholas Gutsche 6-4, 6-7, 1-0(6). Won two singles and two doubles matches in the Duke Invitational in January.

Redshirt Sophomore Season (2008-09) Recap: Hampered by injuries in the fall of 2008, preventing him from playing in any of Carolina's preseason matches...his action was limited in the spring because of the injury.

Redshirt Freshman Season (2007-08) Recap: His .778 win percentage for the 2007-08 campaign was second among returning players and fourth overall...saw limited action in the spring as he continued to build strength in his injured wrist...played one match against Amato Nocera of Howard, winning 6-0, 6-0 in the fifth singles spot...his 6-2 record in fall 2007 play was among the best on the team.

Freshman Season (2006-07) Recap: Played in one fall tournament, the Napa Valley Challenge, before taking a medical redshirt due to a wrist injury that required surgery...won his first match as a Tar Heel 6-4, 6-1 against Brandon Davis of Illinois.

Prep Highlights: Was a blue-chip recruit as ranked by tennisrecruiting.net...part of a 2006 recruiting class ranked second in the nation by tennisrecruiting.net...went undefeated in singles at Harrison, posting a record of 55-0...finished career ranked first in the Southeast and in the top 20 nationally...won both the singles and doubles state championship for boy's 18s without losing a set...was the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's player of the year in 2006...won the Little Rock Southern Section Designated and was a finalist at the Copper Bowl National in Arizona.

General: Dean's List Spring '07, '09...Parents are Mac and Janet Baker...has a 25-year-old sister, Christie, who played tennis at Samford...his brother Chase, 17, also plays tennis...

Off Court with Kyle
My best attribute as a tennis player is: My fitness and desire to win
Favorite thing about playing for Coach Paul: His relaxed and calm demeanor
Favorite professional athlete: Brett Favre
Best thing about being a Tar Heel tennis player: Being a part of the best athletic program in the country at UNC
If I could play another sport at UNC: Basketball
If I was able time travel, where would I go and why: The 1980s, because the music was great
Favorite foods: Grilled chicken and sushi
Favorite restaurant: Shiki Sushi
Favorite movie: The Blind Side
If money wasn't a consideration, my dream job would be: Professional tennis player
The most interesting person you've met in your time at UNC is: Roy Williams Why? He has so much confidence in himself and his team