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Being away from the court was all the motivation Dylan Chou needed to play college tennis.

Chou was forced to take some time off from the sport at age 13 because of a left arm injury. His two-handed backhand was his best shot before the injury, but he had to switch to a one-handed backhand once he healed. Chou struggled to adjust and grew frustrated losing to players he used to beat.

Five-Star Dylan Chou Has Committted to William & Mary
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One more hurdle was thrown in Chou’s path nearly a year later. He was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory bowel disease that causes the digestive tract to become swollen and irritated. Chou was losing weight and couldn’t keep food down. He had to take nine more months off from tennis as he went through tests.

“After that was when I really started to miss tennis,” Chou said. “I really wanted to come back and try to play for as long as possible. I just wanted to be on the court competing again.”

The five-star senior from Richmond, Virginia will see his career extend at least through college. He has committed to play at College of William & Mary in nearby Williamsburg.