Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU:  3-year returning letterman....ITA Scholar-Athlete 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021....Conference Carolinas Academic All-Conference Team 2024....Received the school's Frankie Award for the Ray E. Thames Memorial Raise The Roof Award (most school spirit) in 2024....Played in 15 matches in 2023....Registered a 3-9 singles mark (mainly at No.6)....Was 2-10 in doubles play (at No.3 position)....CSC Academic All-District Team 2023....Conference Carolinas Winter/Spring Academic All-Conference Team 2023....Career records of 14-17 in singles and 19-13 in doubles entering 2023....Played in all 21 matches in 2022....Posted an 11-7 singles mark in 2022, mostly at No.6 spot, and teamed with Luis Lopez Sarasa for a 12-6 doubles record at the No.3 position....Key contributor in 2021, playing in all 14 matches....Played No. 3,4,5 singles and No.1, 2 doubles in 2021....A possible impact player....Has improved a lot lately....Is a player who is hungry to be the best player he can be.....Possesses a big serve and forehand....Could play anywhere in our lineup during 2021....Chi Alpha Sigma national college athlete honor society....Division II ADA Academic Achievement Award 2023, 2024....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2021 (spring, fall), 2022 (spring, fall), 2023 (spring, fall), 2024 (spring).... Student-Athlete Advisory Committee 2022-23.... Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll 2022 (spring, fall), 2023 (spring, fall).

PERSONAL:

• Born in Sölvesborg, Sweden
• A graduate of Osteranggymnasiet Kristianstad, where he played for coach Ulf Samuelsson
• Also played with the Ahus Tennis Club
• Nickname is Ernie

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: CEO of Apple
• How you got your nickname: By my last name
• Favorite Superhero: Iron man
• Favorite Athlete: Nadal
• Favorite Sports Team: Mjällby AIF
• Favorite Movie or TV Show: Game of Thrones
• Favorite Food: Mexican
• Favorite Vacation Spot: Skiing, golf and F1
• Favorite Musical Artist: Post Malone
• Favorite Thing About FMU: Teammates
• Favorite Off-Court Activity: Skiing and golf
• Goals for Upcoming Season: Win the conference
• Why you first chose your sport: My whole family plays tennis
• The biggest mental challenge in your sport: To stay relaxed under pressure
• Interesting Notes: Hopefully can say "Won the conference in 2023" in the spring
   

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