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Kai B. ‘26
Varsity Boys' Tennis
Kai B. ’26 has been playing tennis since he was four years old. His mom, a former tennis player, inspired him to start. Kai was hooked the minute he stepped out onto the court.Today, Kai is a skilled, nationally-ranked player who devotes up to three hours a day to training. One of his memorable moments was competing in the USTA Doubles Sectionals in 2019. Despite preferring singles, he played and won both the gender doubles and mixed doubles events. “I loved being out there on the court and doing what I enjoy,” Kai said. “It was a great tournament for me.”
Kai now travels to participate in tournaments across the country, his mom right there by his side. He loves getting to explore new places as he challenges himself to bring his game to the next level.
Kai has also had his share of setbacks, suffering numerous growth fractures from 2020-2022. “It was a big twist in my life,” he said. “It showed me how much more disciplined I needed to be to get back up to speed.” And, just recently, Kai was diagnosed with torn fibers in his ACL. Luckily, it was caught early, and with proper rest and rehabilitation, he will be back on the court within a matter of a few months. Despite any challenges or roadblocks he faces, Kai stays positive and motivated.
When asked what advice he would give younger players, Kai reflected for a few minutes. “Tennis has an 11-month season,” he explained. “So the most important thing is to love the sport because you’ll be playing it every day. You have to really love it in order to succeed.”
Kai wants to see all kids have access to the sport that has brought him so much joy. Through the nonprofit organization Second Serve, he collects and distributes gently used tennis equipment to underserved communities. He also coaches kids during breaks, sharing his skills and knowledge with younger players.
With aspirations of playing Division 1 college tennis, Kai is also focused on helping Campbell Hall win championships before he graduates. “It would be great to see a banner on the gym wall,” he laughed. One day he hopes to merge his passion for tennis with a business career. “Tennis will be a big part of my life, for the rest of my life,” said Kai.
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Kai has also had his share of setbacks, suffering numerous growth fractures from 2020-2022. “It was a big twist in my life,” he said. “It showed me how much more disciplined I needed to be to get back up to speed.” And, just recently, Kai was diagnosed with torn fibers in his ACL. Luckily, it was caught early, and with proper rest and rehabilitation, he will be back on the court within a matter of a few months. Despite any challenges or roadblocks he faces, Kai stays positive and motivated.
When asked what advice he would give younger players, Kai reflected for a few minutes. “Tennis has an 11-month season,” he explained. “So the most important thing is to love the sport because you’ll be playing it every day. You have to really love it in order to succeed.”
Kai wants to see all kids have access to the sport that has brought him so much joy. Through the nonprofit organization Second Serve, he collects and distributes gently used tennis equipment to underserved communities. He also coaches kids during breaks, sharing his skills and knowledge with younger players.
With aspirations of playing Division 1 college tennis, Kai is also focused on helping Campbell Hall win championships before he graduates. “It would be great to see a banner on the gym wall,” he laughed. One day he hopes to merge his passion for tennis with a business career. “Tennis will be a big part of my life, for the rest of my life,” said Kai.
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