Catching up with Fallon Delp

Freshman talks about her family coming from a long line of Hokies

January 26, 2017

BLACKSBURG - The Virginia Tech women’s tennis team boasts a roster of talented, skilled and interesting student-athletes. In an effort to learn more about their lives on and off the court, HokieSports.com will interview select Virginia Tech women’s tennis players each week.

This week, we sat down with freshman Fallon Delp.

What differences are there from your hometown to Blacksburg?

Fallon Delp: Blacksburg is a little bit smaller, and everyone here is a Hokie.

Where are your favorite spots to go on campus?

FD: My favorite spot to go on campus is Lane Stadium when no one is there. I love the quite transformation from game day.

What got you involved with tennis?

FD: My dad got me and my sister involved with tennis at a very young age. I can’t remember a time where I didn’t play tennis.

If you could play another sport, what would it be? Why?

FD: If I could play another sport it would be surfing. Suring has always fascinated me, and it is something I would like to try.

Who do you look up to the most? Why?

FD: I look up to my parents the most because they have always supported me in anything I have done or tried. They have been my biggest cheerleaders. I hope that one I day I can do the same for my children.

As an incoming freshman, what brought you to Hokie country? How has your time as a Hokie been so far?

FD: I’m from a family full of Hokies. I have attended football games my whole life. Growing up, I had no idea there were other colleges out there. Once my coach offered me a spot on the tennis team, it was an easy decision. It has been an adjustment as a freshman and a student-athlete, but I have had a lot of fun figuring it out.

What’s your favorite tennis memory?

FD: My favorite tennis memory would be from last year when I won the Virginia high school league 3A singles state championship. All my hard work paid off, and I achieved my final high school goal.

What has tennis done for you?

FD: Tennis has taught me how to be disciplined, have mental focus and how to work for your goals.

DELP’S QUICK HITTERS:

Favorite place to play other than Tech: Hunting Hills Country Club

Favorite thing to take on a road trip: My friends

Favorite class: Math

Favorite food: Pizza

Favorite vacation spot: Hawaii

Biggest fear: Making people mad

Biggest pet peeve: When my sister takes my clothes

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Snap Chat? Instagram

One word teammates use to describe you: Honest

Who is your celebrity doppelganger? Keira Knightley

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