2025-26 Men's Tennis Roster
Guy Vorwerk
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 159
- Prev School:
- Westville Boys High School
- Hometown:
- Hillcrest, South Africa
2024-25 (Fr.)
Prep
Personal
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I got a great feeling just speaking with the coaches and getting to know the vision and mission at Liberty, which is Training Champions for Christ. I figured this is a great place for me and it turns out it has been awesome so far.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Nothing specific, pregame I just be get my heart rate up so that I am ready and focused to play and postgame is recovery.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
Ever since I can remember I have been a Roger Federer fan and watching him play growing up has inspired me to continue playing tennis and love the game.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning U18 nationals singles and doubles in South Africa which was a big achievement for me.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Sushi is my favorite food.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Whatsapp
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Golf is my favorite hobby.
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a dachshund named Pebbles.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Roger Federer
What is your favorite possession and why?
My golf clubs because I love to golf.
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Greece seems like an awesome place.
- Utilized redshirt season
- Recognized as an ITA Scholar Athlete
Prep
- Attended Westville Boys High School
- Signed with Liberty with a No. 429 ITF Junior ranking, 11.96 UTR ranking and a 16.8 WTN
- Represented his native South Africa at all age levels
- Collected a 46-34 overall record in ITF matches including a 14-5 mark in 2024
- Achieved a career-high No. 208 ITF Junior ranking
- Secured singles titles at the J30 Gaborone in April and in Sept. 2023. Finished as a finalist at the J60 Durban (Jan. 2024) and a semifinalist in the same event in Feb. 2024
- Garnered singles titles at the J60 Durban (Jan. 2024, Sept. 2023), J100 Garborone (Oct. 2023), J100 Pretoria (Sept. 2023) and J100 Bloemfontein (Feb. 2023)
Personal
- Son of Mark and Ilse Vorwerk
- Intends to major in biomedical sciences
- Birthday is May 17
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I got a great feeling just speaking with the coaches and getting to know the vision and mission at Liberty, which is Training Champions for Christ. I figured this is a great place for me and it turns out it has been awesome so far.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Nothing specific, pregame I just be get my heart rate up so that I am ready and focused to play and postgame is recovery.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
Ever since I can remember I have been a Roger Federer fan and watching him play growing up has inspired me to continue playing tennis and love the game.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning U18 nationals singles and doubles in South Africa which was a big achievement for me.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Sushi is my favorite food.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Golf is my favorite hobby.
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a dachshund named Pebbles.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Roger Federer
What is your favorite possession and why?
My golf clubs because I love to golf.
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Greece seems like an awesome place.
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