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Graduated from Amos Alonzo Stagg High School ... Selected to all-conference, all-section and All-State teams as a freshman ... Captured the 2010 USTA National Open Girl's 18 singles title in St. Louis ... Coached by Tom Lockhart.
Personal
Born June 2, 1993 ... Daughter of Jan and Zofia Kopinski ... Majoring in human nutrition ... Twin brother Tim plays for the Illini men's tennis team, marking the first time in Illinois history that twins have played on both tennis squads ... Lists her biggest thrill in sports as winning the 2001-02 Peewee Hockey title in the Oak Lawn House League Championship.
The Kopinski File
Favorite movie: Indiana Jones Trilogy
Favorite quote: "Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records." - William Arthur Ward
Favorite TV show: Dexter
Favorite sports team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Favorite food: A good steak
Pre-match ritual: Eating a banana
Favorite place on campus: Illini Ice Arena
Favorite sport: Hockey
Dream job: Manage a professional hockey team
Favorite song: "Penguin" by Avicii
Favorite singer: Brandon Flowers
Best memory as an Illini: Getting first win at Duke Invite
Actress who would play her in a movie: Katherine Heigl
Favorite Disney movie: The Lion King
Hidden talent: Telepathy with Tim, her twin brother, who also plays tennis for the Illini
Favorite superhero: Iron Man
Career Statistics
Singles Doubles Season Overall Big Ten Overall Big Ten 2011-12 23-8 7-2 22-2 9-2 Total 23-8 7-2 22-2 9-2
