Louis-Xavier Lavallee Class: Freshman Hometown: Longueuil, Quebec High School: Ecole Secondaire DeMortagne Experience: RS

On Lavallee: Had a knee injury last season but he is back and healthy ... being counted on to have an impact on singles and doubles ... extremely talented player with a big serve and strong forehand.

Fall 2006: Had a doubles win with Boris Fetbroyt at the Navy Invitational ... won a title at the UNC Invitational.

Spring 2006: Medical redshirt.

Fall 2005: Won the Flight B singles championship at the Penn Classic ... went 3-0 at the No. 2 singles position at the Navy Invitational.

Before Maryland: Finished sixth in singles 18 and under at the Canadian National Championship in 2004 ... runner-up in doubles 18 and under at the Canadian National Championship in 2004 ... won the Quebec Championship doubles title three years in a row ... won two ITF International Doubles Juniors titles ... ranked top five in Quebec's 18s and under.

Personal: Born on September 1, 1986 to Alain and Carole Lavallee ... has one sister, Dominique ... hobbies include soccer, pool, ping-pong, reading, techno music, meeting new people, and having fun ... lists biggest athletic thrill as hitting a perfect shot to win the point ... nickname is "L-X" ... admires Andre Agassi for his unbelievable career on and off the court ... chose Maryland for its incredible facilities, engineering program, and to be part of a fresh new tennis program.