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2008 Preseason Recap: Hampered by injuries in the fall of 2008, preventing him from playing in any of Carolina's preseason matches. Redshirt Freshman Season (`07-`08) Recap: His .778 win percentage for the 2007-08 campaign was second among returning players and fourth overall...Saw limited action in the spring as he continued to build strength in his injured wrist...played one match against Amato Nocera of Howard, winning 6-0, 6-0 in the fifth singles spot...his 6-2 record in fall 2007 play was among the best on the team. Freshman Season (`06-`07) Recap: Played in one fall tournament, the Napa Valley Challenge, before taking a medical redshirt due to a wrist injury that required surgery...won his first match as a Tar Heel 6-4, 6-1 against Brandon Davis of Illinois. Prep Highlights: Was a blue-chip recruit as ranked by tennisrecruiting.net...part of a 2006 recruiting class ranked second in the nation by tennisrecruiting.net...went undefeated at Harrison, posting a record of 55-0...finished career ranked first in the southeast and in the top 20 nationally...won both the singles and doubles state championship for boy's 18's without losing a set...was the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's player of the year in 2006. General: Parents are Mac and Janet Baker...has a 23-year-old sister, Christie, who played tennis at Samford...his brother Chase, 15, also plays tennis...made the Dean's List for the 2007 spring semester. Off Court with "Shake"
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