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Varsity - April 12, 2012

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NOVAL PATEL »» WOMEN'S TENNIS Badgering... India native Nova Patel is in her first year at UW after joining the Badgers' squad in January. Since coming to Wisconsin, Patel has racked up a singles record of 11-5, while going 8-5 in doubles action. Patel opened the season with five straight singles wins and is currently riding a three-match win streak in singles. The freshman went 4-0 last weekend in combined singles and doubles competition and looks to remain hot as the Badgers host Purdue and Indiana this weekend. What has the transition been like playing in the United States as opposed to in India? "In India, I used to play for myself, but here I have to play for the team. Before it didn't matter if I won or lost, but now I cannot lose that easily. So this sense of responsibility is really new for me. I also have to cheer a lot which I never used to do before." What has been the most challenging aspect? "I guess the weather and the food. I am from a very hot place and I had never seen snow before coming here." How is the game different in the U.S. compared to back home in India? "In India, I did not play so many matches, but here I have to play almost two matches every week." What is your favorite part about Madison? "I love the campus. I like that all the buildings are close by so that I don't have to walk that much. It is really a cool city to live in." Do you prefer to play at home or on the road? "Actually I like the road matches more. I feel we are more of a team when we play road matches as we travel together, eat together and do other things together." 22 » VARSITY APRIL 12, 2012

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