The spattering of fans that attend the average high school tennis match is in stark contrast to the multitudes that attend a match at the Kailua Racquet Club’s Women’s Night Doubles Tournament.<\/p>\n
Punahou senior and Aiea resident Katie Kim learned that last November when she made her first appearance at the tournament.<\/p>\n
Asked what makes playing in KRC’s Women’s Night Doubles Tournament special, she answers without hesitation: “A couple of things. No. 1, I remember getting to play in front of that crowd. It’s like a change of scenery with all the people. No. 2, I really like the introductions. Last year when (tournament director) Bruce Nagel introduced me, he said that he’d never seen so many eraser marks on an entry form.”<\/p>\n
On the tennis court or in the classroom, Kim is thorough in everything she does, including writing her bio for the tournament.<\/p>\n
She’s equally on target with her tennis game, taking second at the state tournament last May with Dani Young, and Kim teaming up as a sophomore with Ashley Ishimura to win a state doubles title.)<\/p>\n
This week, as she begins the Kailua tourney, she will play with Mililani standout Alyssa Tobita.<\/p>\n
Recently, MidWeek<\/I>‘s West Oahu Islander <\/I>found out more about Kim.<\/p>\n
What is your earliest sports memory? <\/B>I started when I was only 6, and I can remember my parents were just so happy when I could just get the ball over the net. Tennis was much simpler then.<\/p>\n
Who has had the biggest impact on your life? <\/B>My dad (Eric) because I spend a lot of time with him. He’s like my best friend, and he’s my coach. We train together and play together, and he’s given me a lot – like sending me to a private school. I’ve definitely learned my life’s lessons from him.<\/p>\n
When did you know you had a future in tennis? <\/B>I became more serious about it when I went to high school. I’ve always tried to enjoy tennis in the moment, but in the back of my mind, I knew I was working toward the future. It became harder as I grew older.<\/p>\n
Who is your favorite musical artist? <\/B>I like Katy Perry and The Beatles. I love John Lennon and George Harrison and The Beatles – especially (the songs) In My Life <\/I>and Here Comes the Sun<\/I>.<\/p>\n
When you have free time, how do you like to spend it? <\/B>I do enjoy reading, but that’s something I do when I feel motivated. I also like to swim with my friends. When we have free time at Punahou, my friends and I get together and swim in the pool and then we go to breakfast together.<\/p>\n
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? <\/B>Living in a mansion on the beach.<\/p>\n
If you were planning a trip, what would be your dream destination? <\/B>I would go to any Spanish-speaking country, probably Argentina. I love the Spanish language. I want to become fluent in Spanish.<\/p>\n
Given the chance, what celebrity would you most like to meet? <\/B>I would like to meet (actress) Hillary Swank – she’s my favorite actress. And the character Rick from The Walking Dead<\/I>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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