Rob Shaw (ON)

December 6 1989

North Bay, ON

North Bay, ON

5’9'' (1.75m)

Right handed, one handed backhand

Hitting against the wall beside my garage pretending I was Andre Agassi, Daniel Nestor and Fabrice Santoro.

I first started playing formal tennis in North Bay when I was about 8 years old. My father brought me to the courts and signed me up for the competitive team and that was it.

I think I liked how complex the sport was and more importantly, how fast paced it was. The idea that once a point was over you immediately start another was very appealing.

My biggest tennis inspiration growing up was Fabrice Santoro and Daniel Nestor. I loved how creative and determined Fabrice was on court and the courage he had to play like no other player with his unorthodox two-handed forehand. Daniel is who inspired me to play the game of doubles and to take it as serious as my singles.

Hockey

They are my biggest support network. They’ve supported every decision that I’ve made no matter how difficult.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Past: Fabrice Santoro; Present: Roger Federer

The Office/Curb Your Enthusiasm

Papaya

Justin Timberlake

The ability to speak in all languages.

Its no secret amongst my friends, but Canadian dairy products.

I consider myself a relatively shy person.

Simple, Habitual, Genuine

I am doing my PhD and will continue to participate in community informed research long after my playing career.

I have become quite passionate about painting over the past 2 years. I find it to be a really satisfying and calming creative outlet.