MOBILE, Ala. – Maxime St-Hilaire is one of three newcomers set to take the court for the South Alabama men's tennis team this upcoming season. Over the next week, USAJaguars.com will sit down with each of the Jag newcomers.

St-Hilaire is an incoming freshman from Levis, Canada, won two national singles championships in Canada, including the Junior Singles title at the 2019 G5 Montreal tournament. The former No. 1 ranked player in Canada, St-Hilaire was ranked in the top 275 in the ITF Rankings and a member of Canada's national junior team.

The Jaguars will open the fall campaign September 17-19 at the Thomasville Invitational, the first of five tournaments this fall.

What were some accomplishments before South Alabama?
"I was a two-time national champion in singles and doubles in Canada. I won some international tournaments in addition to Canada."

What stood out about South Alabama during the recruiting process?
"I think it was Coach Nick Brochu. The team is good and I know a lot of the guys. So, that stood out."

What do you hope to accomplish during the fall season to get ready for the spring?
"I want to get better with sequencing and stronger physically as well. Those are my main objectives for the fall."

When did you start playing tennis?
"I started pretty late. I started at 10 or 11 while some guys usually start at three or four. I was playing other sports before that. I started falling in love with it and taking it more seriously."

What are some of your best skills on the tennis court?
"I think I'm a pretty good mover. I put a lot of balls on the court. I think I have a good forehand as well, I can come in and close out the points. I think I'm annoying to play against."

Quick Hitters
Hobbies: Golf, cooking and music
Favorite movie: Escape Game
Favorite book: Steve Jobs biography
Favorite Pro Sports Team: Washington Capitals
Favorite Athlete: Rafael Nadal
Favorite Music Artists: Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West
Favorite food: Raclette
Favorite Classes: Math and physics
General likes: Food and music
General dislikes: Shopping
What do you do to get pumped for a game: Mental exercises
Superstitions or rituals before practice: I do the same warm-up routine every match
Something most people don't know about you: I like to cook

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