Between and outside the white lines, Claire Gu “wins” by not thinking about “win”. ‘ Gu said. And she’s earned a state title. That mentality carries over into the classroom, as Gu is set to enter Harvard University next fall. Like the winner she is, Gu is now a four-time All-State Violinist. “I found that I really loved making music, and the more difficult the music got, the more I found it really enjoyable,” said Gu. “I found it relaxing, a kind of outlet away from tennis and academics.” With enough achievements to last a lifetime, Gu said she won’t be playing Harvard tennis next fall. The state tennis tournament will be her last ride.
Between and outside the white lines, Claire Gu “wins” by not thinking about “win”.
“Last year when I went to the state, I just wanted to play tennis that makes me happy and not focus too much on winning or losing,” Gu said.
And she earned a state title.
That mentality carries over into the classroom, as Gu is set to enter Harvard University next fall.
Like the winner she is, Gu is now a four-time All-State Violinist.
“I found that I really loved making music, and the more difficult the music got, the more I found it really enjoyable,” said Gu. “I found it relaxing, a kind of valve away from tennis and academics.”
With enough accomplishments to last a lifetime, Gu said she won’t be playing Harvard tennis next fall.
The state tennis tournament will be her last ride.
