Getting to Know Maya Jansen
8/7/2014 12:00:00 AM | Women's Tennis
Name: Maya Jansen
High School: Freeman HS
Class: Junior
Height: 5-9
Birthday: May 27
Nickname: Myra
Parents: Eva and Andy Jansen
Siblings: Hanna, Lea and Rhea
Major: Public Relations
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Social Media Site: Instagram
Food: Thai
Quote: "Anything that comes easy goes just as easily."
TV Show: Grey's Anatomy
Movie: Shark Tales
Pro athlete: Ana Ivanovic
Team: Seattle Seahawks
Why did you choose Alabama?
The unbelievable resources and support staff.
What is your favorite thing about Tuscaloosa so far?
The Southern and friendly atmosphere.
What are your pre-match rituals?
Jam session in the locker room.
What is something interesting about you that a lot of people may not know?
I am a really skilled instagram commenter.
What are your interests/hobbies?
Relax and hang out with friends.
If your best friend described you in three words, what would they be?
Awkward, friendly and witty.
If someone played you in a movie, who would it be?
Emma Stone
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
Australia because they have incredible accents.
What is the best moment of your tennis career thus far?
I have two favorite moments - winning the SEC title in 2014 and winning the doubles National Championship with Erin (Routliffe).
What do you want to do after college?
Move to a big city and have a job I love.
If you could meet anyone, dead or alive, who would it be?
Marilyn Monroe.
What are your personal goals for the upcoming season?
To help my team on and off the court as much as possible to have our best season yet!
If you could have any super power, what would it be and why?
The ability to read peoples minds because who wouldn't want to know what others are thinking?
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