12 Questions with Mila Hartig
6/9/2020 10:59:00 AM | Women's Tennis
Time to get to know some Georgia Southern student-athletes a little better with 12 Questions. Next on the docket is Mila Hartig, a rising senior from South Africa.
1. Which of your teammates always seems to put a smile on your face or make you laugh?
Paula Hijos, she is always smiling and has a very positive attitude. Her nickname could have been "Smilie".
2. Who is your greatest inspiration to be the best you can be?
Serena Williams, she is an inspiration on and off court. She is a great athlete and has overcome a lot in her past from serious injuries and media controversies. She has inspired me to become the best version of myself by making sure I grow as an individual each and every day.
3. What is your pre-match ritual and do you have any superstitions?
My pre – match ritual would be to listen to music and be surrounded by my teammates. I won't say that I have any superstitions but I can't play a match without wearing a visor even if we play indoors.
4. What is your definition of a good teammate?
My definition of a good teammate is someone who is positive, full of energy and enthusiasm regardless of the situation and someone who always gives their 100%. A good teammate is someone who is willing to be there for the team through the good and the bad times.
5. Do you think there's life on other planets and if so, do they also play tennis?
Yes, I think there is life on other planets and definitely think they play tennis. I think the tennis scoring would be a bit different on the other planet and hopefully their scoring makes a bit more mathematical sense then here on earth.
6. What has been your favorite show to binge during quarantine?
My favorite show at the moment is Gossip Girl and Peaky Blinders
7. If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
I would eat biltong for the rest of my life. It is a South – African beef jerky.
8. What makes your team special?
What makes our team special is that I consider them to be more like family. We have the same goals as a team and stick together no matter what. We support each other and strive to be 1% better each day.
9. What three people (past or present, celebrities, historical figures, family, etc) would you like to have dinner with?
Bill Gates, Rafael Nadal, Zac Efron
10. What is your favorite family holiday tradition?
Our holiday tradition is that we go deep sea fishing and diving in Mosambique.
11. If money was no object, what would you do all day?
I would be spending my day at the beach or on a wildlife farm surrounded by family and friends.
12. What is your favorite place on campus?
My favorite place on campus would definitely be the benches near lakeside dining area that look out onto the lake.
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