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Patricia Panta Glad She Gave Tennis a Chance

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11th and final in a series of stories highlighting the academic, community and personal achievements of University of Toledo student-athlete.

By Rachel Rusnak, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

TOLEDO, Ohio – First impressions may be important, but Patricia Panta's initial experience on the tennis court left something to be desired.

A native of Piura, Peru, Panta was five years old when she was introduced tennis, but it took a long four years until she came to love the sport that helped her eventually grow into a Division I athlete.