Erik Nyman Athlete Profile

Erik Nyman

Height: 5-11 Weight: 155 Roster Years: 2000-2004 Hometown: Upsala

Personal

Parents are Ingemar and Louise Nyman
His father is involved with track and field in Sweden
His mother is a physical education teacher
Began playing tennis at the age of eight in his hometown
Also loves to golf and looks up to Tiger Woods
Erik's 2003-04 preseason ranking is No. 99

Pearce's Comments: "Erik has improved greatly since last season. He is very capable of greatness. He's got enough weapons to hurt you in a big game and he'll be a great leader for the team."

Before BYU

Coached by Peter England at Lundellskaskolan High School

Stats

Year	Singles	Doubles
2000-2001	12-9	14-9
2001-2002	18-7	15-9
2002-2003	20-11	22-14
2003-2004	3-6	4-5
Career	43-44	55-37

Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior

2000-2001 | Freshman Year

Came to BYU on January 18, played in a match against UCLA the next day
Went 12-9 in singles, winning seven straight at one point
Played at every spot in singles except No. 1
Went 14-9 in doubles at the two and three spots
Named Mountain West Conference Freshman of the Year

2001-2002 | Sophomore Year

Came back after a successful freshman season to post an impressive 18-7 record in singles at the No. 2,3 and 4 positions
Went 11-2 in region play
Eeamed up with Nicolas Losee to go 15-9 at the No. 2 and 3 positions

2002-2003 | Junior Year

Teamed up with Carlos Lozano to help the Cougars claim the third place spot in the Mountain West Conference Championships
Together Nyman and Lozano finished the season with a doubles record of 22-14
Finished the season by posting a 20-11 singles record

2003-2004 | Senior Year

Went 6-0 in singles and 5-1 in doubles in the BYU Invitational
Went 4-2 in singles and 1-1 in doubles in the ITA All-American Championship