In this article, we’ll tell you more about student-athlete Lilly van den Dongen. At the bottom, you’ll also find a video in which Lilly talks more about herself.
Sport: Women’s Tennis
Entry semester: Fall 2027
This is Lilly van den Dongen, a passionate and resilient tennis player from the Netherlands. Lilly plays tennis almost every day and combines her on-court training with physical conditioning, match preparation, and participation in both national and international tournaments.
On the court, Lilly likes to play an aggressive game from the baseline. Her forehand and serve are among her most effective weapons, and she uses them to take the initiative in rallies. At the same time, she feels comfortable in long rallies and continues to play even physically demanding points with great intensity.
In addition to her athletic ambitions, Lilly is also thinking about her future off the tennis court. Her academic interests include sports and business, among other things. In the United States, she hopes to combine playing tennis at a high level with a course of study that aligns with her interests.
Lilly wants to continue challenging herself, both as a player and as a student, and build on the strong progress she has made in recent years.
“I want to keep improving my game, compete at a high level, and continue to grow both as an athlete and as a student.” – Lilly van den Dongen
Would you like to see more of Lilly? Watch the video below, in which she introduces herself and talks more about her tennis background and ambitions.