Fresno State Athletics
On court with Jeremy Moser
4/24/2019 12:12:00 PM | Men's Tennis
FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State men's tennis team is preparing to host the 2019 Mountain West Championship Tournament at the Spalding G. Wathen Tennis Center, April 25-27. Before the Bulldogs begin their journey to a conference championship, GoBulldogs.com caught up with senior Jeremy Moser.
The Zurich, Switzerland native has played at four different positions for the Bulldogs this season to compile an 8-7 singles record in dual play, 2-3 in conference play. Moser clinched the match against Nevada on April 20 with a 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7-5) win at the No. 4 position.
The four-year Bulldog has competed in 65 dual matches for Fresno State during his career. We asked him a variety of questions from his inspiration to play tennis to his most memorable moment as a Bulldog.
Â
Q: How does it feel to be a senior?Â
Moser:Â "I'm excited and sad at the same time. I'm excited because I will soon have a bachelor's degree and will be able to start a new part of life. At the same time, it means the end of the best four years of my life. It also means I won't be able to play tennis and be around my brothers anymore, which has been the best thing about my college experience."
Â
Q: Where do you draw your inspiration to play tennis from?Â
Moser: "Honestly, my inspiration comes from me wanting to be the best version of myself. I want to get one percent better every day. Whatever I do, I always wanted to just get better by one percent every day. I started playing tennis later than everyone else on the team, so I always had a lot of inspiration to get better. Also, my teammates are my biggest inspiration. If I have a bad day and I see one guys pushing himself, I automatically try to go harder. We all try to challenge each other and make each other better."
Â
Q: What have you enjoyed most about your time at Fresno State?
Moser: "I love the passion around athletics in the Valley. For me, Fresno has been the perfect place to develop. Â I have so many resources and facilities available to me. It's amazing because you can truly focus on your athletic career. I think Fresno State is unique in the sense that the university really cares about the success of the student-athletes. The staff around us cares about your health and well-being, advisors help you with school and help you communicate with teachers, which for a lot of guys can be a huge help. Lastly, I love the school spirit. I think people here really have Bulldog pride."
Â
Q: How have your teammates helped you grow as a person and a tennis player?
Moser: "My teammates have helped develop me into the player and the person that I am today. Tennis has allowed me to be surrounded by people with different mindsets and cultures, which has given me a different outlook on life. I am really blessed to have been able to be a part of this team! We have players from seven different countries on our team. I also think that being around the guys makes you more competitive and forces you to go out of your comfort zone, which is what most people aren't willing to do. Your teammates impact you more than you think, and they have a huge impact on the person you become!"
Â
Q: What is your most memorable match?
Moser: "The Mountain West Championship Tournament my freshman year, when we beat the No. 1 seed Utah State as the No. 8 seed. We didn't win a single conference match that year, and still pulled off a huge upset. I clinched that match with my win at the No. 6 position, and I will never forget the feeling of seeing all the guys rushing the court and celebrating with them. Tennis can be a very lonely sport, which is why being part of a team is so special. I didn't just win a tennis match that day, I won a match to provide my team with a point, which is way bigger than myself."
Â
Q: What are you taking away from Fresno State/the sport of tennis that will help you in life after tennis?
Moser: "Life and tennis are similar because they are like a rollercoaster. Coach Shields has taught us many life lessons, on and off the court. Every day is a new day, which means you start at zero. The same applies for tennis, because every point is new. You can't let the previous point/day affect the next point/day. Also, I've learned to adapt to different situations and environments. I try to always stay true to who I am as a person, no matter the challenges you face."
Â
2019 MW CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
Fresno State, as the No. 3 seed, will face No. 6 Nevada in the quarterfinals on Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m. PT at the Spalding G. Wathen Tennis Center.Â
Single session tickets for Thursday, Friday and Saturday are $10 for adults and $5 for children. All-session tickets/wristbands are $20 for adults and $10 for children. Tickets will begin being sold one hour prior to the start of competition each day. There will be free admission for Fresno State students.
Â
For complete coverage of the championship, including live video and result links, recaps, scores and photo galleries, visit Championship Central on the MW's official website.
Â
"Just the Ticket to Build Our Community" - The Bulldog Scholarship Fund gives Bulldog alumni, fans and friends the opportunity to support Fresno State Athletics and the student-athletes who inspire them. For information about how you can support the Bulldog Scholarship Fund, please visit www.bulldogscholarshipfund.com  or call 559-278-7160.
Follow us on:Â
Twitter:Â @FresnoStateMTEN
Â
The Zurich, Switzerland native has played at four different positions for the Bulldogs this season to compile an 8-7 singles record in dual play, 2-3 in conference play. Moser clinched the match against Nevada on April 20 with a 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7-5) win at the No. 4 position.
The four-year Bulldog has competed in 65 dual matches for Fresno State during his career. We asked him a variety of questions from his inspiration to play tennis to his most memorable moment as a Bulldog.
Â
Q: How does it feel to be a senior?Â
Moser:Â "I'm excited and sad at the same time. I'm excited because I will soon have a bachelor's degree and will be able to start a new part of life. At the same time, it means the end of the best four years of my life. It also means I won't be able to play tennis and be around my brothers anymore, which has been the best thing about my college experience."
Â
Q: Where do you draw your inspiration to play tennis from?Â
Moser: "Honestly, my inspiration comes from me wanting to be the best version of myself. I want to get one percent better every day. Whatever I do, I always wanted to just get better by one percent every day. I started playing tennis later than everyone else on the team, so I always had a lot of inspiration to get better. Also, my teammates are my biggest inspiration. If I have a bad day and I see one guys pushing himself, I automatically try to go harder. We all try to challenge each other and make each other better."
Â
Q: What have you enjoyed most about your time at Fresno State?
Moser: "I love the passion around athletics in the Valley. For me, Fresno has been the perfect place to develop. Â I have so many resources and facilities available to me. It's amazing because you can truly focus on your athletic career. I think Fresno State is unique in the sense that the university really cares about the success of the student-athletes. The staff around us cares about your health and well-being, advisors help you with school and help you communicate with teachers, which for a lot of guys can be a huge help. Lastly, I love the school spirit. I think people here really have Bulldog pride."
Â
Q: How have your teammates helped you grow as a person and a tennis player?
Moser: "My teammates have helped develop me into the player and the person that I am today. Tennis has allowed me to be surrounded by people with different mindsets and cultures, which has given me a different outlook on life. I am really blessed to have been able to be a part of this team! We have players from seven different countries on our team. I also think that being around the guys makes you more competitive and forces you to go out of your comfort zone, which is what most people aren't willing to do. Your teammates impact you more than you think, and they have a huge impact on the person you become!"
Â
Q: What is your most memorable match?
Moser: "The Mountain West Championship Tournament my freshman year, when we beat the No. 1 seed Utah State as the No. 8 seed. We didn't win a single conference match that year, and still pulled off a huge upset. I clinched that match with my win at the No. 6 position, and I will never forget the feeling of seeing all the guys rushing the court and celebrating with them. Tennis can be a very lonely sport, which is why being part of a team is so special. I didn't just win a tennis match that day, I won a match to provide my team with a point, which is way bigger than myself."
Â
Q: What are you taking away from Fresno State/the sport of tennis that will help you in life after tennis?
Moser: "Life and tennis are similar because they are like a rollercoaster. Coach Shields has taught us many life lessons, on and off the court. Every day is a new day, which means you start at zero. The same applies for tennis, because every point is new. You can't let the previous point/day affect the next point/day. Also, I've learned to adapt to different situations and environments. I try to always stay true to who I am as a person, no matter the challenges you face."
Â
2019 MW CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
Fresno State, as the No. 3 seed, will face No. 6 Nevada in the quarterfinals on Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m. PT at the Spalding G. Wathen Tennis Center.Â
Single session tickets for Thursday, Friday and Saturday are $10 for adults and $5 for children. All-session tickets/wristbands are $20 for adults and $10 for children. Tickets will begin being sold one hour prior to the start of competition each day. There will be free admission for Fresno State students.
Â
For complete coverage of the championship, including live video and result links, recaps, scores and photo galleries, visit Championship Central on the MW's official website.
Â
"Just the Ticket to Build Our Community" - The Bulldog Scholarship Fund gives Bulldog alumni, fans and friends the opportunity to support Fresno State Athletics and the student-athletes who inspire them. For information about how you can support the Bulldog Scholarship Fund, please visit www.
Follow us on:Â
Twitter:Â @FresnoStateMTEN
Â
Players Mentioned
/ Men's Tennis
Post-Practice Interviews: E.J. Warner, Richie Anderson III
Tuesday, September 30
FB Weekly Press Conference [9/29]
Monday, September 29
Jeff Tedford to be inducted into the Fresno State Football Ring of Honor
Tuesday, September 23
FB highlight at Hawai'i [9/20/25]
Monday, September 22