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Medical Redshirt 2007
In limited action during the 2007 season due to an ailing back, posted a 1-1 singles record and a 2-1 doubles record ... At the Rebel Classic, his only event of the year, he went 1-1 ... Played all his doubles matches with fellow freshman Billy Heiser, including a semifinals run at the Rebel Classic.
Juniors/High School
Finished his junior career ranked No. 2 in the state of Texas by the USTA in 18-and-unders ... In 2004, reached as high as No. 24 by the USTA in 16-and-unders ... Most recently, made the singles quarterfinals at the ITF Pan-American Closed tournament in Tulsa, Okla. ... Reached the singles semifinal round of the ITF Chanda Rubin Illinois tournament held at the Atkins Tennis Center ... In addition, was a finalist at the ATP Gator Bowl ... Was a singles and doubles finalist at the USTA National Open in Midland, Texas.
Personal
Born in Russia to Dmitri and Julia Kharkevitch ... His mom was a touring pro in Russia and his younger sister, Christine, is an up-and-coming player ... Trained with former Illini Royce Ramey (1999-2000) and Joey Blake for the past four years at Joey Blake's Topnotch Tennis Academy in Scottsdale, Ariz. ... Enjoys hanging out with friends and teammates ... Favorite athlete is Marat Safin ... Aspires to turn pro after his collegiate career ... Names his parents as the most influential people in his life because they allowed him to come to the U.S. to pursue tennis and his education.
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KHARKEVITCH'S CAREER STATS
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SINGLES
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Season
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Overall
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Big Ten
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Big Ten Tournament
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NCAA Tournament
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NCAA Singles
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2006-07
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1-1
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0-0
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0-0
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0-0
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0-0
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2007-08
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0-0
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0-0
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0-0
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0-0
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0-0
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TOTAL:
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1-1
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0-0
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0-0
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0-0
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0-0
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DOUBLES
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Season
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Overall
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Big Ten
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Big Ten Tournament
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NCAA Tournament
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NCAA Doubles
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2006-07
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2-1
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0-0
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0-0
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0-0
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0-0
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2007-08
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0-0
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0-0
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0-0
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0-0
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0-0
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TOTAL:
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2-1
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0-0
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0-0
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0-0
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0-0
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