Completed Event: Men's Tennis versus Baylor on April 16, 2026 , Loss , 1, to, 4
Final Score
Men's Tennis
1
vs Baylor
4
The University of Utah Athletics
Meet The Utes: Mathias Gavelin
9/19/2018 8:40 AM | Men's Tennis
Mathias Gavelin, a true freshman for the Utah men's tennis team, comes to the Utes from Stockholm, Sweden. He was a U21 National Champion and ranked as high as No. 3 in the Swedish Junior Rankings.
Q: Why did you choose to play tennis at Utah?
A: Because of my experience during my visit, the team and the Pac-12. But the most important reason was because of coaches.
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Q: What is your favorite part about being a part of the Utah tennis program so far?
A: Everyone on the team.
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Q: When did you start playing tennis and what drew you to the sport?
A: At the age of five because my dad played tennis.
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Q: Who have been your biggest influences in life on and off the court and why?
A: My family because they always support me on and off the court.
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Q: What do you think is important in the balance between school and athletics?
A: Always do your best and have a plan when you are going to do different things so you don't feel stressed.
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Q: What have been some of the hardships in your career and how did you get past them?
A: Struggling a bit with confidence.
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Q: What are you looking forward to most this season?
A: To compete together with the team and to represent the Utes.
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Q: If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Hamburger.
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Q: If someone made a movie about your life, what actor/actress would play you?
A: Tom Cruise.
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Q: If you could have a superpower, what would it be and why?
A: Be able to fly.
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Q: If you could create a holiday, what would it be?
A: A day where all food is free.
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Q: If you could live in any country, what would it be and why?
A: The U.S.
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Q: If you could use three words to describe yourself, what would they be?
A: Calm, funny, nice.
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Q: If you had to delete every app on your phone but one, what app would you keep?
A: Snapchat.
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Q: If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?
A: Buy a house, car and food.
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Q: Why did you choose to play tennis at Utah?
A: Because of my experience during my visit, the team and the Pac-12. But the most important reason was because of coaches.
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Q: What is your favorite part about being a part of the Utah tennis program so far?
A: Everyone on the team.
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Q: When did you start playing tennis and what drew you to the sport?
A: At the age of five because my dad played tennis.
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Q: Who have been your biggest influences in life on and off the court and why?
A: My family because they always support me on and off the court.
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Q: What do you think is important in the balance between school and athletics?
A: Always do your best and have a plan when you are going to do different things so you don't feel stressed.
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Q: What have been some of the hardships in your career and how did you get past them?
A: Struggling a bit with confidence.
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Q: What are you looking forward to most this season?
A: To compete together with the team and to represent the Utes.
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Q: If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Hamburger.
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Q: If someone made a movie about your life, what actor/actress would play you?
A: Tom Cruise.
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Q: If you could have a superpower, what would it be and why?
A: Be able to fly.
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Q: If you could create a holiday, what would it be?
A: A day where all food is free.
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Q: If you could live in any country, what would it be and why?
A: The U.S.
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Q: If you could use three words to describe yourself, what would they be?
A: Calm, funny, nice.
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Q: If you had to delete every app on your phone but one, what app would you keep?
A: Snapchat.
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Q: If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?
A: Buy a house, car and food.
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