2008-09 Men's Tennis Roster
Luke Mojica
- Weight:
- null
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Miami, Fla.
- High School:
- Palmetto H.S.
2009 Preseason Recap: Reached the round of the 16 in singles at the ITA Carolinas Regional...recorded two singles and two doubles wins in the Duke Invitational.
Freshman Season (`08-'09) Recap: Recorded 17 total singles wins, fifth best on the team...played most of his dual matches at No. 5 singles...beat Florida State's Chris Cloer 2-6, 6-0, 6-4...won the Flight 3 singles division in the South Carolina Fall Invitational...posted five singles wins in the fall.
Prep Highlights: Ranked as high as 36th in the nation in 2008 by tennisrecruiting.net, and finished his prep career ranked eighth in Florida and 12th in the Southeast...tennisrecruiting.net also touted him as a five-star recruit...was Palmetto's MVP all four years, and played number one singles all four years...won YMCA Collier County April Designated tournament for boys' 18s...won National Open in doubles...runner-up in Florida state doubles championship...highest national rank was 33rd, highest Florida rank was fifth...was runner-up in the Super Smash Regional Championhips...was runner-up in high school state championships.
General: Parents are Fred Mojica and Valerie Volpe...has a brother, Nico.
Off Court with Luke
Favorite thing about playing for Coach Paul: He gives you 100% all the time
Best thing about being a Tar Heel tennis player: The tradition
Since last season, the part of my game I've worked on the most: My footwork
Best friend on another college team: Joey Burkhardt (University of Florida)
Best attribute as a tennis player: My overhead
Favorite professional athlete: Jackie Moon
Favorite video game: Call of Duty
If I could play another sport at UNC: Baseball
People would be surprised to know: I'm a great chef
Favorite band/performer: Lil Wayne
Favorite movie: The Hangover
Favorite restaurant: Moe's
Favorite beverage: Yoohoo
If I was able to time travel, where would I go and why: I would go see the dinosaurs
If money wasn't a consideration, my dream job would be: Professional baseball player
Season Singles Doubles 2008-09 17-17 11-8 Career Totals 17-17 11-8
