Anonymous | Posted: 16 Feb 2010 | Updated: 8 Nov 2020

Getting to Know Evan Urbina

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Nickname: The Punisher

Favorite cold cereal: Reese's Puffs

Before a game, I: Put on my punisher t-shirt

What would you like to do sometime in your life? Be a missionary in Africa for three months

One place you would like to visit: Australia

Who has had the greatest influence on your athletic career and why? Kevin Chow for making tennis fun and Patrick Rafter for being such a great example

What is your favorite part of being at BYU outside of your sport? Being in such a sweet environment

What do you want to be doing 20 years from now? Firefighting

What is your favorite hobby or activity away from your sport? The little things every day (reading, talking, etc.)

What is the best book you've ever read? The Bible

My advice to youngsters: Never give up, life is full of ups and downs

If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be? Sarah Weaver, Kevin Chow and my dad

How old were you when you first started playing tennis? Seven or eight, I didn't really like it at first

What has been the highlight of your athletic career? My first match playing No. 1 for BYU

Who is the first person you call after a match? Sarah Weaver

What phrases or words do you use way too much? Dude

What was your favorite toy as a child? Legos

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