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    Rajeev Ram
    Rajeev Ram
    Class:
    Junior
    Hometown:
    Carmel, Ind.
    High School:
    Carmel
    Height / Weight:
    6-4 / 180
    Birthdate:
    03/18/1984

    PREPS/JUNIORS:
    • Regarded as the nation’s top college tennis recruit in 2002
    • Delayed enrollment at Illinois until second semester in order to continue playing as an amateur in professional tournaments
    • Played freshman and sophomore years at Carmel (Ind.) High School and earned All-State honors; state singles champion in 1999
    • Scholar-Athlete selection in ‘98 and ‘99
    • 14-under National Claycourt singles champion in 1998
    • Boys 16-under national champ in 2000
    • Won 18-under Easter Bowl title in 2001
    • Earned wild card entry into 2001 U.S. Open as Kalamazoo doubles champ
    • Represented U.S. at juniors team competition in Japan
    • Singles champ at Target Cup tournament in Florida
    • Won a total of nine national titles as a junior (singles and doubles combined)
    • Participated in all four USTA Juniors grand slam tournaments
    • Doubles finalist in 2002 Wimbledon juniors competition

    PERSONAL:
    • Born March 18, 1984, in Englewood, Colo.
    • Son of Raghav (research scientist) and Sushma (technician) Ram
    • Hobbies include ping pong and music

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