| Julie Rotondi |
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Preseason: One of Carolina's best players, ranked 29th nationally entering the season... advanced to the quarterfinals of the Southeast Regional Championships... finished fall play at 7-3 in singles matches... compiled a 3-4 fall doubles record with three different partners.
Freshman year: Finished outstanding rookie campaign with a 27-12 singles record... split time between No. 2 and No. 3 spots... advanced to the quarterfinals of the ITA Southeast Regional Championships in singles and in doubles with partner Marlene Mejia... finished 18-8 in doubles with Mejia and Lee Bairos.
Prep: Attended Thayer Academy, where she played for four years... named the New England Class A Most Valuable Player in the 1998 basketball playoffs... was a New England Prep All-Star in 1999... Rotondi was ranked No. 6 in the USTA 18s singles rankings... was ranked No. 1 in New England for four years... finished fifth in singles and claimed second in doubles at the 1999 National Clay Court Championships… received the New England/USTA William Hobitzelle Sportsmanship Award in 1997 and 1999... was a four-year starter on the varsity basketball team.
Personal: Julie Patricia Rotondi was born Dec. 23, 1981... she is the daughter of Mike and Trish Rotondi.
Callen on Rotondi: "Julie is a natural athlete who has a fighting competitive spirit. In addition, she has terrific shot-making ability and can hit any shot on the court, whether it is a penetrating ground stroke, a touch volley or a slice. Julie can do it all."
Getting to know 'Jules'
Major: Communications
Post-School Ambition: Play in all four grand slam tournaments
Hobbies: Memorizing movie lines, imitating teammates
Athletes you most admire: Marion Jones, Megan Bradley
Biggest sports thrill: Being named New England Prep School Tournament MVP in basketball
Favorite movies: Dumb & Dumber, Billy Madison
Favorite foods: TCBY, vegimite from Kate
Favorite book: Orlando's Fishing Guide
Favorite sports teams: UNC soccer & basketball
Something people might not know about me: Lee and I can do The Perculator.
Interesting fact about me: I spent one year living with Kate among the Aborigines and survived.
| Rotondi's Career Record |
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| Season | Singles (ACC) | Doubles |
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| 2000-01 | 27-12 (7-2) | 18-8 |
