I’m going to work on my serve to get free points and make that a weapon and I’m looking to end points on my forehand because that’s the side I can hit bigger on and do more with.”

King will enter the professional circuit playing both singles and doubles (he’ll pair up with 2011 Michigan graduate Jason Jung). King and Jung have already won a futures tournament together and will look to benefit from their chemistry that formed at Michigan.

But Jason and King’s schedules will not always be compatible, meaning King will likely have to shuffle between partners. That shouldn’t be a problem because, with his international experience, there will always be a partner waiting for him. King has even teamed up with ex-rival and longtime friend Nevolo for certain tournaments.

King has clear goals for his career, but they will be hard because of the difficulty of the pro tour. Evan plans to play futures as soon as NCAA’s end, with hopes of entering the US Open qualifier.

King hopes to reach a top-75 ranking within three years of graduation — a goal that is reachable if the right amount of work is put in.

King has etched himself into Michigan tennis history, but his legacy, he hopes, will not end here.

“I couldn’t be more proud of how Evan has matured himself at Michigan, but also what he has left behind,” Van said. “I went to Michigan and the legacy he is leaving at Michigan is being one of the most successful players in program history. To me it’s huge, and I could not be prouder.

“I have no doubt he will succeed. There are no signs that he can’t.”