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After opening up the year with back-to-back finals, it was only a matter of time before Rob Shaw got his hands on his...
Wheelchair Athlete
Birthdate |
December 6 1989 |
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Birth place |
North Bay, ON |
Residence |
North Bay, ON |
Height |
5’9'' (1.75m) |
Plays |
Right handed, one handed backhand |
What is your earliest tennis memory? |
Hitting against the wall beside my garage pretending I was Andre Agassi, Daniel Nestor and Fabrice Santoro. |
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What is your earliest tennis memory? |
I first started playing formal tennis in North Bay when I was about 8 years old. My father brought me to the courts and signed me up for the competitive team and that was it. |
What made you decide to choose tennis? |
I think I liked how complex the sport was and more importantly, how fast paced it was. The idea that once a point was over you immediately start another was very appealing. |
Your biggest inspiration and why? |
My biggest tennis inspiration growing up was Fabrice Santoro and Daniel Nestor. I loved how creative and determined Fabrice was on court and the courage he had to play like no other player with his unorthodox two-handed forehand. Daniel is who inspired me to play the game of doubles and to take it as serious as my singles. |
Favourite sport other than tennis? |
Hockey |
Family, what do they do and how have they impacted your tennis career? |
They are my biggest support network. They’ve supported every decision that I’ve made no matter how difficult. |
Favourite sports team? |
Toronto Maple Leafs |
Favourite athlete? |
Past: Fabrice Santoro; Present: Roger Federer |
Favourite TV show? |
The Office/Curb Your Enthusiasm |
Favourite food? |
Papaya |
Which actor/actress would play you in a movie? |
Justin Timberlake |
Super power you wish you could have? |
The ability to speak in all languages. |
Secret obsession? |
Its no secret amongst my friends, but Canadian dairy products. |
What’s one thing people would be surprised to learn about you? |
I consider myself a relatively shy person. |
Describe yourself in 3 words? |
Simple, Habitual, Genuine |
If you weren’t playing tennis, what would you be doing? |
I am doing my PhD and will continue to participate in community informed research long after my playing career. |
Other than tennis, what are you most passionate about? |
I have become quite passionate about painting over the past 2 years. I find it to be a really satisfying and calming creative outlet. |