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Alana Miller

What racquet sports have you competed in?

In the winter I play a lot of squash and a little tennis but in the summer I play a lot of tennis and no squash. Last year I played badminton at a competitive level.

What is your age?

I'm 19 years (1999).

Tell us about your early years playing raquet sports.

I started playing tennis at the age of six in summer camps. When it rained we played badminton indoors and I loved it, so that winter at the age of seven I was enrolled in a badminton program. A few years later, when I was 10 I played in a squash camp. I won a few matches and have been playing ever since.

Why did you start playing?

I started playing because my mom played badminton and tennis. During her racquets sports career she met many of her closest friends and she had many positive experiences. She wanted me to experience similar things.

Who inspired you?

I was inspired by the opportunities of racquet sports. I have traveled across Canada, to the United States, Mexico, and Brazil playing tournaments. In each of these countries I have met new people and experienced other cultures, which is something that I would not have been able to do without playing racquet sports.

Who are your favorite players and why?

One is Pete Sampras because he has dominated men's tennis for years. Sampras is a serve and volleyer and he has remained relatively humble. Monica Seles is another one of my favorite players. She has overcome and perservered through the physical harm of being stabbed in the back and the emotional trauma of the death of her father to remain one of the worlds best players.

What are your career highlights?

The first was 1996 Junior Badminton Nationals. I won the women's singles and came second in women's doubles. My second career highlight was playing the final match for Canada at the World Junior Squash Championships. Canada played Egypt for fifth place and we won 2 matches to 1. Fifth place was the best finish ever for Canada in a World Junior event. My third career highlight was playing badminton in the Junior Pan Am Games in Mexico. I won two silver medals in women's singles and doubles and a team Canada gold medal.

Where do you play?

I play at the Winnipeg Winter Club in the winter and the Winnipeg Lawn and Tennis Club during the summer.

What is your work?

I work as an assistant squash coach at the Winter Club. I am in my second year of university at the University of Winnipeg in the faculty of science.

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Winnipeg, Manitoba
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