Player Bio: Ariel Ohno - University of Washington Official Athletic Site
April 18, 2013 | Women's Tennis
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University of Washington
2007-08 (Freshman): Saw action during the fall season, going 1-3 in singles play and 0-3 in doubles ... first collegiate win came in her first match, as she defeated San Francisco's Sarah Oudomvilay, 3-6, 6-2, 6-0 in the first round of ITA NW Regionals ... fell to 66th-ranked Stephanie Kusano of Cal in the second round of Regionals ... retired with an injury against San Diego's Ellie Faulkner at the SDSU Fall Classic and did not compete again in the fall ... lost twice in doubles with Ashley Anderson at the SDSU Fall Classic, and fell once with Aleksandra Krsljanin at Regionals.
Before Washington and Personal: Born in Long Beach, California ... parents are Junsen and Bryan ... has twin younger brothers, Brandon and Christian ... was ranked in the top-five in the Pacific Northwest junior singles rankings at 12, 14, and 16 age levels ... reached top-25 in USTA doubles rankings in 2004 ... reached the semifinals of the 2005 Washington 4A state singles tournament ... won doubles sectional tournament in 2005 and 2006 ... a member of high school honor society.
Coach Hultquist on Ohno:
Fast Facts
One-handed or two-handed backhand?: Two-handed
Best thing about my hometown: There is no shortage of cows or farms on the side of the road.
Biggest difference between Seattle and home: Seattle is more of a metropolitan area and it has better shopping malls.
Why Washington?: It's close to home, it's an excellent school, and it gave me a chance to participate on a Pac-10 team.
Favorite place to eat on the Ave: The Mix
What do you love most about tennis?: You can play it at any age.
Favorite band/singer?: Queen.
Song that you would pick if you had to sing karaoke?: "I Will Survive"
Favorite non-tennis UW athlete to watch: Jake Locker
What UW class has taught you the most?: Econ 200
What movie do you wish you could have starred in, and what part would you play?: "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" and I would have played the role of Mrs. Smith.
What movie scene gets you a little choked up?: The last scene of "Million Dollar Baby."
When and where did you first play tennis?: I first played when I was eight years old at my local tennis club.
Craziest ambition?: To be a music producer.
When you fix dinner, what are you making?: Spaghetti.
Game show you would most like to be on?: The Price is Right
Reality show you would most like to be on?: America's Next Top Model
Funniest teammate: Allison
Best moves on the dance floor: Melinda Wong
Worst moves on the dance floor: Ashley
Most likely to be elected to congress: Allison
Teammate who will surprise people this year: Tara
YEAR
SINGLES (dual/overall)
DOUBLES (dual/overall)
2007-08 0-0/1-3 0-0/0-3 Career 0-0/1-3 0-0/0-3
"Ariel is a very talented player. Athletic and talented. I think she just needs to work on her mental game a little more. But I think you can expect to see bigger things in upcoming years when she works on her mental game. As far as her talent, she's got all the talent in the world to succeed if she wants to."
