Fresno State Athletics
Bulldog Spotlight -- Kim Niggemeyer
12/18/2001 12:00:00 AM | Women's Tennis
Kim Niggemeyer, a member of the Fresno State women's tennis team, is currently ranked No. 8 in the nation. She is a two time All-American, earning the prestigious award in singles in 2000 and in doubles last year with partner Simone Jardim. The duo received a No. 1 preseason doubles ranking this fall. Niggemeyer finished last year's season with a 25-10 record, playing all matches at the No. 1 position. The senior was born in Berlin, Germany, and is getting her degree in psychology.
Q: What word best describes you on the court?
A: Competitor, feisty, fast and aware.
Q: Why?
A: There isn't a single word that describes how I play because the game is so complex. There are so many things that you need to do to succeed. Competitor is probably the word that includes the most of these. I never give up. I like the challenge.
Q: What word best describes you off the court?
A: Energetic. Of course this doesn't apply to all times, but that is how I am different from others. I love to laugh, I love to move. I like to have fun with everything that I do.
Q: What is your favorite academic subject and why?
A: Psychology, because it deals with people and why we do what we do.
Q: If you could compete against any athlete, who would it be and why?
A: myself, because I would like to know what it's like to play me.
Q: Who is someone that you truly admire, and why?
A: The two people I admire the most in my life are my parents. Both had to overcome a lot of obstacles and they still managed to live a happy and fulfilled life. Also, they helped me to become who I am today.
Q: What is your favorite possession?
A: My dad's wedding ring. My mom gave it to me when he passed away, and since then I carry it with me at all times.
Q: What would you like people to know about you that they might not already know?
A: That I'm a very honest person, and that I think that trust is the most important thing and feeling in this world.
Q: What do you consider to be your most valuable characteristic?
A: I'm a people person. I love to be around people. I love to talk and be with my friends, and I'm also a very good listener. I try to help those around me. I'm happy when my friends are happy.
Q: How do others describe you?
A: They say that I'm unique and that I have so many characteristics.
Q: If you had three wishes, what would they be?
A: 1. To be able to pass on to others the knowledge and experience that I have gained in my life in order to help others.
2. To stay healthy.
3. I wish my dad could meet his grandchildren.
Q: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
A: I would like to be more patient with myself and with those around me.
Q: What one thing would you want with you on a deserted island?
A: My best friend.
