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Preseason: One of Carolina's best players, ranked 29th nationally entering the season... advanced to the quarterfinals of the Southeast Regional Championships... finished fall play at 7-3 in singles matches... compiled a 3-4 fall doubles record with three different partners. Freshman year: Finished outstanding rookie campaign with a 27-12 singles record... split time between No. 2 and No. 3 spots... advanced to the quarterfinals of the ITA Southeast Regional Championships in singles and in doubles with partner Marlene Mejia... finished 18-8 in doubles with Mejia and Lee Bairos. Prep: Attended Thayer Academy, where she played for four years... named the New England Class A Most Valuable Player in the 1998 basketball playoffs... was a New England Prep All-Star in 1999... Rotondi was ranked No. 6 in the USTA 18s singles rankings... was ranked No. 1 in New England for four years... finished fifth in singles and claimed second in doubles at the 1999 National Clay Court Championships… received the New England/USTA William Hobitzelle Sportsmanship Award in 1997 and 1999... was a four-year starter on the varsity basketball team. Personal: Julie Patricia Rotondi was born Dec. 23, 1981... she is the daughter of Mike and Trish Rotondi. Callen on Rotondi: "Julie is a natural athlete who has a fighting competitive spirit. In addition, she has terrific shot-making ability and can hit any shot on the court, whether it is a penetrating ground stroke, a touch volley or a slice. Julie can do it all."
Getting to know 'Jules'
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