URBANA, Ill. – A Long Beach, Calif. native, Keenan Mayo was a member of the US Junior Davis Cup team and participated in the 2018 Wimbledon Juniors. Mayo also is a two-time Gold Ball champion in the singles. His highest ITF junior ranking is 55th. So far this fall season, Mayo opened his collegiate career at the Milwaukee Tennis invitational, finishing as a semifinalist. The Illini newcomer is looking to make an immediate impact for the squad during the 2018-19 season...

Why you chose Illinois?

I love the team and the coaches

What is the top item on your bucket list?

Skydiving

What is your hidden talent?

Playing poker

What is your dream job?

Tennis player

What is your favorite movie?

Rounders

What is your favorite TV show?

Suits

What is your favorite quote?

"The duty of youth is to challenge corruption."

What is your favorite song?

"Do I Wanna Know"

What is your favorite sports team?

Golden State Warriors

What is your favorite tennis memory?

Playing at Wimbledon

What are your pre-match superstitions/rituals?

Fresh grips

Who is your favorite tennis player?

Nick Kyrgios

If you had the chance to pick the brain of any coach in any sport, who would it be?

Toni Nadal

What other sports would you play if you weren't playing tennis?

Golf

What do you like most about your hometown?

The beach

Who has influenced your athletic career?

My brother

What is the last movie you watched that you liked?

Incredibles 2

Where is one place you want to travel to?

China

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