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Julia Fliegner knew she wanted to play college tennis from the moment she began attending her older brother’s matches.

Julia Fliegner Has Committed to Michigan
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Max Fliegner played for Dartmouth, and Julia would often sit courtside and marvel at the intensity of the action.

“It was just so cool and I loved the whole atmosphere,” Fliegner said. “The matches were so much fun, and I loved the guys shouting across the courts and the competition. It had a big impact on me. I wanted to go out there and play with them because it looked so fun.”

Fliegner, a five-star junior from Clarkston, Michigan, dreamed of staying close to home and playing for the University of Michigan. She had friends on the team and admired the success of the program.

Fliegner planned to make visits to Princeton and Notre Dame during her recruiting process. But once she visited Michigan and was offered a scholarship, she didn’t need to think twice.

“I did not take those other visits. I just loved Michigan so much. I couldn’t imagine myself anywhere else,” she said. “It’s just a perfect fit. Michigan is an amazing school and I love the team dynamics and the coaches.”