This past weekend, the German Davis-Cup team played in Düsseldorf against Belarus. The winner would qualify for a spot at the Davis-Cup Finals by Rakuten in Madrid from November 23rd to the 29th.
The right mindset is, next to skill, the most important aspect of being an athlete, but also as a student. A college athlete should combine those mindsets to achieve your goals in both areas.
Going pro is a tough decision but focusing totally on sports might be the way to go to close the gap to other competitors.