Spring 2009 Men's Tennis Roster
Edgars Rauza
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 170
- Class:
- First Year
- Hometown:
- Riga, Latvia
- High School:
- Riga State Gymnasium No.1
- Major:
- Business
Why Lehigh?: “"I chose Lehigh because of its outstanding academic reputation, more personal attitude to international students than many other universities, plus the Division I tennis team and beautiful campus.”
Rauza on Shook: “He seems really a friendly coach who is truly interested in team's success. Coach Shook is ready to give opportunity to every team member.”
Player Profile: In secondary school… ranked fifth among Latvian junior players…currently ranked No. 23 among all Latvian players (rated as high as No. 21 previously)… enjoyed several national second and third place finishes in doubles…won Under-18 Latvian championship in 2006…
Personal: Sandra and Valdis Rauza, brother Niklavs (9), sister Elza Nikola (7) enjoys basketball, soccer, music and reading… lists Marat Safin as favorite tennis player.
