2008-09 Men's Tennis Roster
Cameron Ahari
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Tucson, Ariz.
- High School:
- Salpointe Catholic
Junior Season (2010-2011) Recap: posted a 7-6 record in dual singles play and 7-16 record in dual doubles action...teamed up with Brennan Boyajian to beat Holland/Mengel (8-5) from Duke and help put away the No. 10 Blue Devils...overcame significant deficits in both tiebreakers to beat Andres Bucaro from Florida State (7-6, 7-6)...bright spot for Tar Heels in Ohio State loss, downing No. 66 McCarthy/Novak (8-6) in doubles...also recorded only win for UNC in NCAA loss to Illinois, outlasting Bruce Abdelnour (6-2, 0-6, 6-1) at No. 6 singles...made quick work of South Carolina's Ivan Cressoni (6-4, 6-2) in NCAA first round action to help down the No. 31 Gamecocks...enjoyed his most success at No. 6 spot in singles with 5-1 ledger.
Sophomore Season (2009-10) Recap: Amassed a 4-5 overall record in dual match play...defeated Adam Davison of Boston College 6-1, 6-1...played with five different doubles partners and compiled a personal record of 14-7...often contributed to clinching doubles points with partner Brennan Boyajian at No. 2 flight.
Freshman Season (2008-09) Recap: Beat Clemson's Wes Moran 6-4, 6-4 to clinch a first round ACC Tournament victory for Carolina...recorded five singles and six doubles wins...went 5-1 in doubles with partner Zach Hunter...posted the highest doubles win percentage (.833) on the team in the fall when paired with Hunter...won four matches in a row with Hunter to capture the UNC Fall Invitational B Flight Doubles Championship.
Prep Highlights: Ranked as high as 31st in the nation in 2008 by tennisrecruiting.net...finished his prep career ranked second in Arizona and 22nd in the Southwest...tennisrecruiting.net also touted him as a five-star recruit...won four Arizona 5A team championships in a row at Salpointe Catholic (2005-08)...won the Arizona 5A individual singles title in 2008...selected to All-America team his sophomore year...was Salpointe Catholic's team captain his junior and senior years.
General: Parents are Fred and Naz Ahari...made Salpointe Catholic's honor roll all four years.
Off Court with Cameron
Favorite thing about playing for Coach Paul: He is a great motivator and a vocal leader
Best thing about being a Tar Heel tennis player: Playing with an NC on our chest
Since last season, the part of my game I've worked on the most: Volleys
Best attribute as a tennis player: My forehand
Favorite professional athlete: Andre Agassi
If I could play another sport at UNC: Basketball
Favorite band/performer: Akon
Favorite food: Persian food
Favorite restaurant: The Agora
Favorite movie: Gladiator
Favorite beverage: Chocolate milk
Season Singles Doubles 2010-11 12-13 8-19 2009-10 8-11 14-7 2008-09 5-10 6-5 Career Totals 25-34 28-31
