MOBILE, Ala. – Lara Van der Merwe is one of three newcomers set to take the court for the South Alabama women's tennis team this upcoming season. Throughout the month, USAJaguars.com get to know each of the Jag newcomers.
When did you start playing tennis?
I was three years old and I had my first professional tennis lesson when I was five. My first tournament was when I was seven. My mom played professional tennis so she introduced it to me. With her having that experience but not being able to fulfill her dreams it made me want to do it more.