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By Tyler Garrett

Posted: Nov 22, 2009 8:19 PM
Updated: Nov 23, 2009 10:35 AM

CORPUS CHRISTI - South Texas is chock-full of tennis talent, but few in the area can hold a candle to Sara Humpal.

Already a regional Champion, she recently placed fifth in the nation among 8 year olds, earning herself an invite to Florida to play against the best the world has to offer.

"A lot of people think I am really good for my age," said Humpal.

All of that says a lot considering she has been playing for only three years, and is currently a third grader at Incarnate Word Academy.

"It's just really fun and I don't know I just like playing it alot," said Humpal

"Nationally she is ranked 4 or 5 and well she is enjoying the game," remarked her father Scott.

And her lifelong dream is to be a professional tennis player while also pursuing a modeling career.

Humpal said, "I have always dreamed of playing professionally and I would love to model because they get to where cool clothes and I love modeling around the house."

It sounds a lot like her idol, Maria Sharapova.

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