In the wave of injuries that at one point left the women’s tennis team with only two healthy starters, coach Stella Sampras Webster saw a bright spot. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Kristin Wiley said that she is excited for the upcoming Pac-12 championship and NCAA Tournament. The women’s tennis rookie stepped in for her injured teammates earlier in the season.
The stakes are high whenever the Bruins and Women of Troy square off. When the rivals face each other at Marks Tennis Stadium on Thursday afternoon, they’ll play for a lot more than bragging rights. Read more...
Photo: Senior Kaitlin Ray is confident her squad can complete the sweep against USC. A win could solidify a spot in the NCAA tournament. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin)
After hours of grueling and physical play between rivals UCLA and USC, the spotlight shone on senior Chanelle Van Nguyen. Even with cameras following her and fans watching her every step, the veteran player paid them no attention. Read more...
Photo: The UCLA women’s tennis coaches said that no one is more reliable in big matches than senior Chanelle Van Nguyen. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
UCLA’s women’s tennis wanted to send its seniors off the right way. This weekend, the team did so with two consecutive 7-0 shutout wins against conference opponents. Read more...
Photo: Junior Catherine Harrison, the nation’s No. 63 singles player, notched victories against both Colorado and Utah this weekend. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin)
One match at a time. That appears to be the mindset of the UCLA’s women’s tennis team as it heads into its last home meets of the season this weekend. Read more...
Photo: Junior Catherine Harrison said even though the Bruins will face unranked opponents this weekend, they treat all matches with the same importance. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
On a tennis court in Little Rock, Ark., a four-year-old girl stepped into the tennis world for the first time, tagging along as sidekick to her big sister. Read more...
Photo: Senior Kaitlin Ray started playing tennis at the age of four, tagging along with her older sister as a sidekick. Now a senior at UCLA, Ray has developed into a leader for one of the best collegiate teams in the nation. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Smiles and laughter filled the Los Angeles Tennis Center on Saturday as kids 13 and younger stormed the courts after UCLA men’s tennis’ victory over Utah. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Gage Brymer said that it was cool to see the enthusiasm that the younger kids have for the sport since they represent the next generation of tennis players. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin)
