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SPOTLIGHT ON William Ethan Baly (Goose Creek, South Carolina)

Music on your playlist: Upbeat music like rap and anything fast paced to get me in the mood of playing and moving my feet. I listen to Joyner Lucas and Eminen.

Dream vacation destination: France or somewhere in Europe would be really cool.

Favorite food: Japanese food. I really like Hibachi.

Favorite athletes: Roger Federer and LeBron James.

Future occupation: I am looking forward to majoring in sports medicine with a minor in psychology. This major and minor will prepare me to attend medical school as I aspire to become an orthopedic surgeon. I know first-hand how injuries can affect an athlete both physically and mentally, and having a physician that understands what you’re going through can make all the difference. I hope to one day be that physician.

If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be: Arthur Ashe. He paved the way for African American players. It is because of him that players like me have the opportunity to play tennis. I would ask him, how did he do it? What motivated him? What does he think of American tennis today? I would want to know his thoughts on why there has not been an American in the No. 1 spot for men’s tennis with so many up-and-coming players.

Must-watch TV show: The 100

Favorite movie: The Avengers series. Any of the Marvel movies.

If I am not playing tennis, I am … hanging out with friends.

Twitter handle: @ethanbaly