Maria Araoz-Gosn '24 Recruiting Profile

I'm 17 years old and I have been playing tennis since I was around 4 years old, and I started to compete in the USTA at 8 years old. 

I was top 15 in Florida for 14 and under and top 20 in Florida for 16 and under. 

When I was 15 years old I stopped playing in the USTA. I stopped playing in the USTA because I didn't feel comfortable in the environment, and I was bullied. That is why I decided to switch to playing ITF tournaments instead.

In 2021 I started to play ITF juniors, my best ranking was 318, I won 4 singles titles, 2 J60 and 2 J30. 

Also, I won 5 doubles titles, 1 J100, 3 J60 and 1 J30. 

I was singles finalist in a J30 and J60, and doubles finalist at J60 and J30.

My current ranking ITF is 444.

I love to play tennis, I'm a hard worker, I'm easy-going person, and I would love to play in a team where I can contribute with my tennis skills. 

I have been home schooling since 10th Grade at FLVS Flex, but before that I was a full-time student at Broward Virtual School since 6th Grade. 

I have a very busy schedule between training, school, but mostly traveling to tournaments. I'm working hard to maintain good grades as well as a strong GPA. 

I want to attend a Division I college, where I can become better on the tennis court as well as inside the classroom. I'm open to all options and in time, I would want to find the perfect college match in a high level of competitive tennis and good academics as well.

My goal is to pursue the career of Veterinary and continue my tennis career at the highest level possible.