The Bruins commenced this season with a primary focus: winning a national championship. But amid a slew of illnesses, they have yet to achieve the consistency they emphasized before the dual-match season. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt sophomore Emon van Loben Sels attempts to return a ball with an outstretched backhand. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
It takes heart to win, but heart alone doesn’t guarantee a win. “I don’t think anybody in the stadium could feel like the Bruins didn’t fight their hearts out,” said coach Billy Martin. Read more...
Photo: Senior Giacomo Revelli pumps his fist and shouts after winning a point at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated Feb. 2 at 10:54 p.m. Coach Billy Martin opted to insert a pair of upperclassmen into his lineup Saturday – each of whom made their 2025 debuts. Read more...
Photo: No. 13 sophomore Spencer Johnson attempts a backhand return at the sideline. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated Feb. 20 at 6:21 p.m. Women’s tennis Chloe Agas, Daily Bruin staff Forecasted rain brought an unexpected change in plans, but one thing remained the same – familiarity. Read more...
Photo: Freshmen Olivia Center (left) and Kate Fakih (right) prepare to return a serve at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. The tandem is ranked No. 4 in the nation. (Vivian Le/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated Jan. 28 at 4:29 p.m. Victories and defeats are both tests of a team’s mettle. And for national-championship-aspiring No. 21 UCLA men’s tennis (2-2), ITA Kickoff Weekend encapsulated the frustrations of falling short and the satisfaction of redemption. Read more...
Photo: Senior Alexander Hoogmartens tosses up a ball before he serves at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. (Izzy Greig/Daily Bruin)
Women’s tennis Lori Garavartanian, Daily Bruin contributor The Bruins rallied behind Kimmi Hance on Tuesday as the senior secured the team’s season-opening sweep. And heading into the weekend, the team united around a new goal – a trip to the ITA National Team Indoor Championships. Read more...
Photo: Senior Kimmi Hance returns a ball with a backhand at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. (Tszshan Huang/Daily Bruin)
Coach Billy Martin said his team wasn’t the favorite heading into Monday’s home opener. But the Bruins sure came close. No. 20 UCLA men’s tennis (1-1) fell to No. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Rudy Quan delivers an overhead serve at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. (Izzy Greig/Daily Bruin)
