Aleks Vukic was a four-time letterwinner for the Fighting Illini, helping Illinois to the Big Ten regular season and tournament titles in 2015.  A four-time All-Big Ten selection, Vukic qualified for the 2016 NCAA singles championships. In his third year as a pro, the Sydney, Australia, native is ranked No. 197 worldwide in singles. He reached his first career ATP Challenger final this year in Monterrey.

Favorite memories of your pro career:

Playing in the Australian Open for sure

Favorite team memory:

Winning the Big Ten Tournament by sweeping everyone

What were some valuable lessons you learned from your time at Illinois:

With the vigorous schedule that I had, you learned to prioritise things and choose what really matters to you.

How would you describe your relationship with your teammates and coaches at Illinois?

Family like, always comfortable with them.

Top item on my bucket list:

Live in a big city like New York or London for a year

Last time you were on campus:

February this year