IRVINE, Calif. – With the 2018 dual-match season just three days away we will continue our countdown series with junior Vatsal Bajpai.
 
Vatsal finished the 2016-17 season with a 7-19 overall singles record, notching five match-clinching victories at the sixth spot. The Long Beach native teamed up with Bruce Man-Son-Hing to go 10-4 in doubles at No. 3, including a perfect 6-0 in Big West play.
 
AROUND THE WORLD
I was born and raised in India and I moved to California in eighth grade.
 
I think everyone should get out of the United States at least once and experience the world around them. 
 
UCI PROFILE
I am currently majoring in economics with a minor in statistics. 
 
I chose UCI because of it was the perfect combination for me in terms of athletics and academics. Also, UCI's location is hard to beat.
 
TENNIS TIME
I started playing tennis because I liked the idea of competing individually, whether I win or lose is up to me.
 
My favorite thing about being a part of a team are my teammates. 
 
FAMILY MATTERS
My inspirations are my parents. I constantly look to them for guidance. They have taught me how to be the best man I can be.
 
SONG AND DANCE
My go-to dance move is quite easily cooking leading into a whip.
 
I have completely memorized the song "Get with the Program" by Zomboy.
 
BONUS
I am a huge Batman fan.