James Ling

Height:
6-4
Weight:
161
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Ipswich, England
High School:
Copleston

2015-16: Produced a 9-8 overall singles record, including a 5-6 mark in fall play and a 4-2 ledger in dual matches...Went 4-1 playing at the No. 4 spot in the lineup...Relied on primarily in doubles where he posted a 13-14 overall record and an 8-11 mark in dual matches...Went 8-9 playing at the No. 1 spot in the lineup with teammate Tendai Tapfuma.

Copleston High School: Named the school’s sportsman-of-the-year…Lettered in tennis, basketball and threw the javelin all four years…Reached regionals with the basketball team.

Amateur Tournament Successes: Won the singles and doubles titles at the U-18 level at the Scottish Open Championships in June of 2015…Reached the finals of the British Tour event in Norwich in March of 2015…Made it to the doubles semifinals at the Great Britain Nationals in August of 2014.

Personal: Son of Belinda and Chris Ling in Ipswich, Suffolk, England…Father played basketball for the English men’s team…Has one younger sibling Amalia…Majoring in geography.