Tennis Adds Minchae Kim to 2021-22 Roster

Minchae Kim - Signing

Head Coach Hilary Ritchie announces the signing of Minchae Kim to the Rutgers Tennis program. Born in Korea, Kim moved to the Netherlands at the age of three, where she climbed the nation’s ranks to No. 3 among Under-16 tennis players. She will join the Scarlet Knights in 2021-22.

We are thrilled to add Minchae to our team. She has the drive and passion that we look for in a recruit. Not only is she a strong singles player, but she has proven to be an excellent doubles player with a great deal of experience. I am confident that she is going to excel at RU.
- Hilary Ritchie
Minchae Kim Welcome

PRIOR TO RUTGERS:

  • Multiple Dutch Club League Championship titles
  • Singles winner ITF Grade 5, Almere
  • Two-time doubles winner ITF grade 4
  • Five-time doubles finalist ITF grade 3/4/5
  • Highest rank #3 among Under 16 tennis players
  • Finalist for the national tournament in Rosmalen
  • Two-time national championships semifinalist
  • Topped the #1 player in the Netherlands to advance to the semifinals of the U18 National Championship

 

PERSONAL:

  • Hails from Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
  • Daughter of Yong Woo Kim and Sung Jo An
  • Played numerous instruments when younger – violin, piano, and guitar
  • Speaks three languages – Korean, Dutchm English – and currently studying French. 
It was a tough decision to make, but I was confident that Rutgers could provide everything I needed, athletically as well as academically. [Everything] from the amazing facilities to the fact that they compete in the Big Ten Conference. I also felt a strong connection with coach Hilary and strongly believe she will provide the help I need to accomplish my goals. I feel like Rutgers is the perfect place for me to start my next chapter!
-Kim Minchae
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