2023-24 Men's Tennis Roster
Samardzic, Matija
Matija Samardzic
- Class:
- Freshman
- Weight:
- null
- Prev School:
- Gimnazija Slobodan Škerovic
- Hometown:
- Podgorica, Montenegro
Bio
2023-24 (Fr.)
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I came to Liberty for the good coaches and nice campus.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
I am inspired by professional tennis players.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning my first ATP point.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Chicken is my favorite food because it’s healthy and delicious.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Instagram is the first app I check.
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Fishing
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Federer Roger
What is your favorite possession and why?
My tennis racquet is my favorite possession.
- Collected an overall record of 21-19
- Totaled a 2-6 singles mark and a 4-3 doubles record in the fall
- Recorded first collegiate career win at the Penn Invitational against Navy’s Jason Kim
- Made the second round in the ITA Atlantic Regionals, going 1-1 in the tournament
- Posted spring records of 6-9 in singles and 15-10 in doubles
- Went 5-3 in doubles matches against opponents on ranked teams
- Played all across the lineup, going 1-1 at the No. 3 spot, 1-2 at No. 4, 3-4 at No. 5 slot and 1-2 from No. 6
- Graduate of Gimnazija Slobodan Škerovic in his hometown of Podgorica, Montenegro
- Achieved a No. 230 ITF Junior ranking
- Has made four ITF J4 semifinals
- Highest ATP singles ranking was No. 1702 with highest doubles ranking at No. 1584
- Won the J5 ITF event in Subotica, Serbia
- Made final of the J5 ITF tournament in Ulcin
- Son of Zana and Vladan Samardzic
- Intends on majoring in business
- Birthday is Aug. 20
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I came to Liberty for the good coaches and nice campus.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
I am inspired by professional tennis players.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning my first ATP point.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Chicken is my favorite food because it’s healthy and delicious.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Instagram is the first app I check.
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Fishing
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Federer Roger
What is your favorite possession and why?
My tennis racquet is my favorite possession.
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