Emily DeCamilla Class: Freshman Hometown: Sacramento, Calif. High School: C.K. McClatchy Height: 5-11 Birthdate: 03/18/1983

As a Freshman (2001-02): Ended first spring season with a strong 13-8 performance...played at the No. 4, 5 and 6 singles positions...clinched decision match for Maryland against Kansas...finished with a 10-11 dual doubles record with partner Marta Jedrzejak ... had with a 2-4 singles record during the falln...reached the semifnials of the Maryland Invitational...reached the finals of the doubles flight with partner Chloe Chavardes at the Maryland Invitational...compiled a 2-4 doubles record in the fall.

Before Maryland: Played at the No.1 position all four years of high school ... Recorded a 46-4 career at C.K. McClatchy ... Metro league singles champion three years in a row.

Junior Career: Ranked No. 9 in the Northern California Tennis Association ... competed in Super National: Clay Courts, Hardcourts and Winter Nationals ... ranked No. 115 nationally in Girls 18-and-under by USTA.

Personal: Born March 18, 1983 ... daughter of Jean and Dave DeCamilla ...hobbies include going to concerts, especially Dave Matthews, shopping and traveling ... chose Maryland for the academic opportunities, its proximity to D.C. and Baltimore, the beautiful campus, athletic facilities, the tennis program as well as "the fun basketball games."...majoring in letters and sciences.

Up Close with Emily
"Monica Seles is my favorite athlete because she relishes competition and never gives up during a match. She has also had to overcome a lot of hardship and yet still remains a top player. She is always humble and always shows good sportsmanship."