Q&A with Vasanti Shinde

A senior from Pune, India, Vasanti Shinde has a double major in economics and marketing. She has been especially outstanding in doubles play, accumulating a 49-12 career record. Shinde also went 12-7 in singles last spring on her way to being named a member of the Tom Osborne Citizenship team. A three-time member of the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll, returns for her final season in scarlet and creme determined to have her best year yet.

Shinde took the time recently to talk about what she likes to do off the court.

Favorite TV show now or as a child: Scandal, the Blacklist, friends and The office.

Favorite pro team: the Indian cricket team.  

Favorite sports movie: Bend it like Beckham

Favorite meal:  Any kind of Indian food. I’m all about flavor.

Favorite workout song: Britney Spears - Toxic

What you would do with a time machine: oh so many things I can’t fit it all in here

When you're not competing, you like to: sleep

Superpower you wish you had: mind control

Greatest challenge you’ve ever faced: yoga

Greatest sources of inspiration in your life: brother

Pregame rituals: listening to early 2000 bops with the team

Favorite Part About Living in Lincoln: convenience, it's easy to get around the campus/city

What you want to do after college: get rich

Five Facts About Vasanti

1. I read and speak 3 languages fluently
2. I have traveled to more than 10 countries
3. I do not like marshmallow
4. I love indian tea
5. I cry everytime I see babies. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.