Q & A: Caitlin Bernard

Caitlin Bernard is a senior on the women's tennis team and is from Belchertown, Mass. She won six singles matches in dual match competition at No. 1 singles for the Hoosiers this year. In her redshirt junior season she teamed with Natalie Whalen to go 28-7 in doubles, including 9-1 in Big Ten play.

Where are you at right now?

I am still in Bloomington, at my apartment off campus.

How are you interacting with your teammates?

Most of my teammates are still here, so I see them a lot.

What are you doing for workouts?

I am trying to hit sometimes whenever I can find a court, and I have been doing at home workouts I found online.

What advice would you give your fellow Hoosiers during this time?

I would say to try and stay as active as we can, it's a super hard time for everyone right now.

What are you most looking forward to when you get back on the court?

Just being able to compete again, I miss it already.

Caitlin Bernard

How has the adjustment gone to online classes?

I actually did online school throughout high school and middle school for tennis, so it's actually pretty easy for me.

What gives you encouragement and motivation during this time?

Just knowing that there is going to be an ending to this sometime in the near future, staying positive and knowing I will have the opportunity to compete again really keeps me motivated.

What is something you and your family are doing to pass the time?

I facetime with them every day, and I know my sisters are trying to stay active too. My sisters and I love making tik toks now.

What shows are you watching?

I just started Friday Night Lights, and i watched tiger king this week.

What is your major and what are your future career plans?

I am finishing my undergrad major this year, which is liberal studies. I might be now returning for my extra year of eligibility, so we will see.

Players Mentioned

Caitlin Bernard

Natalie Whalen

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