Get to know sophomore Fredrik Ask
February 06, 2012 | Men's Tennis
Feb. 6, 2012
MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin sophomore Fredrik Ask is off to a quick start this season after posting a combined record of 4-0 at No. 1 singles and doubles against Butler and Western Illinois. Ask has made major strides since coming to Madison last January. Last spring he posted a 7-7 record playing mostly at the bottom of the singles lineup and an 8-10 record at No. 2 and No. 3 doubles. Ask is part of a talented sophomore class that makes up just under half of the team's roster, and he will be relied upon heavily this season.
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When did you start playing tennis?
I started when I was about 9 years old.
Is there anything your hometown (Oslo, Norway) is famous for?
Oslo is famous for our ski jumping stadium and for being the most expensive city in the world.
What is the strength of your tennis game?
I build a lot of my game around my forehand. I like to move my opponent around and control the points.
Is there an area of your game you are working on?
I'm working on getting closer to the baseline so I can dictate (points) even more.
What are your individual goals for the season?
To work hard and get into the singles and doubles rankings.
If you could have any super power what would it be?
To be able to fly.
What is your guilty pleasure?
I drink too many fraps at Starbucks.
What are you majoring in?
I am still undecided, but I am thinking about psychology.
What is your favorite spot on campus?
The terrace; I like to chill by the lake.
What is your secret addiction?
I'm addicted to playing FIFA on Xbox. It is not a secret anymore, though.
