Q: When did you become an official?   A: I was certified in 2022 but didn't have my first officiating gig until April 2023. Q: What influenced you to become an official?   A: I first started playing tennis around age 10-11, and that's when I also became a huge fan of watching the major tournaments on television. I remember times when I would wake up very early just to catch the Wimbledon finals live. I've always wanted to know what it would be like to be at a Grand Slam, and