We sat down with Alina to discuss how she got into tennis, the training and dedication required to compete at nationals from a young age. Additionally, we tap into her “championship mindset” which allowed her to persevere through tough times like injury, early losses and disappointment. Finally, we discuss the student-athlete lifestyle, why she chose the UofA over top American universities and how she plans to make tennis a more accessible sport at the grassroots level in the future.