Aug. 12, 2009
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Nineteen-year-old Conor Pollock at the Loomis, Calif., Futures, reached the doubles final and singles quarterfinals at the Pittsburgh Futures and advanced to the singles quarterfinals at the Godfrey, Ill., Futures.
Krajicek joined the Aggies in January 2008 and was honored as co-Big 12 Conference Freshman of the year and co-Big 12 Newcomer of the Year for the 2007-08 season. During his sophomore year, he compiled a team-leading 18-6 dual record and was one of three Aggies to qualify for the NCAA Singles Championships -- a school record. He finished the year ranked eighth in the final ITA doubles rankings with Pollock and was named All-Big 12 in singles and doubles for the second consecutive year.
In addition to his impressive collegiate career, Krajicek was also one of the top junior players in the country. Among his many accomplishments, he captured the USTA Boys 18's National Championships in Kalamazoo, Mich., last year, to earn a wild card to compete in the 2008 US Open. He also reached the US Open doubles final and the Australian Open doubles semifinals, both in 2006, and was ranked in the top 5 nationally in every age division in the U.S. junior rankings.
Krajicek recently took time to answer some questions for USTA.com about some of his most memorable experiences, competing this summer on the USTA Pro Circuit, his goals for his upcoming junior year and more.