Ernst Gouws

Schedule

MTEN

vs ITA All-American Championships

Saturday, September 20

MTEN

vs Liberty Dual

Friday, September 26

MTEN

vs ITA Atlantic Regional

Thursday, October 9

MTEN

vs Norman ITF Futures

Monday, October 20

Full Schedule

Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Height:
5-11
Weight:
175
Prev School:
Paul Roos Gimnasium
Hometown:
Stellenbosch, South Africa

2023-24 (R-Fr.)

Utilized redshirt season
Recognized as an ITA Scholar-Athlete
Included on CUSA Academic Honor Roll
Posted an 8-3 overall record including a 5-3 singles mark and a 3-0 doubles record, all in the fall
Garnered first collegiate career singles win at the Penn Invitational (Sept. 15-17)
Made the Round of 16 in the ITA Atlantic Regionals, going 2-1 in the tournament
Went 2-0 with partner Matija Samardzic at the Georgia Tech Invite (Nov. 3-5), also recording his first career doubles win

2022-23 (Fr.)

Utilized redshirt season
Recognized as ITA Scholar-Athlete
Included on ASUN Academic Honor Roll

Prep

Graduate of Paul Roos Gimnasium
Climbed to No. 1 in the junior tennis rankings in South Africa
Finished as the doubles runner-up at the South Africa U18 national championship in 2021
Won the Cape Town and Durban Growthpoint Super 8 tournament
Was the captain and No. 1 player for his high school team

Personal

Son of Ernst and Tania Gouws
Intends on majoring in business administration: entrepreneurship
Birthday is Jan. 13

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I really enjoyed the team culture displayed at the university. The relationships that the players have with each other, and their coaches, was great to see.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I spend time in the word and listen to music.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My father inspires me because he always strives for excellence and I admire that.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning a tennis festival for my high school.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite meal is pizza.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
WhatsApp

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I really enjoy going fishing.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a dog.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Novak Djokovic

What is your favorite possession and why?
My phone because it has everything I need on it.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Animals

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Panama is my dream vacation.