Alexander van Gils

Height:
5-11
Year:
Freshman
Hometown:
Tutzing, Germany
High School:
European School Munich

2009-10 (FRESHMAN): Had 15 singles wins in his first season as a Hoosier playing in the sixth spot ... also had 10 doubles victories on the year and was 4-1 in conference play with partner Isade Juneau ... won eight of 12 dual match singles bouts, including a 2-0 record at number four singles.

PREP/PERSONAL: Ranked as high as 231 by the ITF ... twice advanced to tournament finals in international competition ... won several national tournaments in Germany ... was ranked second in the Netherlands prior to moving to Germany at the age of 16 ... has held the number one ranking in Bavaria for his age group ... won Munich titles in 2009 and 2008 in the under-18 division ... took the 2008 crown in the Landesliga Men's Competition ... also played soccer for five years and field hockey for two years ... the intended legal studies major is the son of Johannes and Martina van Gils ... has a brother, Tobias ... born February 16, 1991.