W. tennis: Future looks ugly for women’s tennis team

Before the NCAA tournament draw was revealed, there was one scenario coach Stella Sampras Webster was hoping to avoid. She didn’t even consider the one her team got. With the No. 9 seed, the UCLA women’s tennis team was put in the dreaded position of a potential quarterfinal match against the top seed. Although the […]

W. tennis: Much of women’s team to miss Pac-10 tourney

The UCLA women’s tennis team finished the season third in the Pac-10 but will be the least represented team at the Conference Championships this weekend at Ojai. More than anything, it reflects where the Bruins’ priorities are. “We don’t want to do anything that hurts our chances in the NCAAs,” coach Stella Sampras Webster said. […]

W. tennis: Women’s lineup shuffled before big matches

Just when the UCLA women’s tennis lineup seems to be stabilizing, it’s getting shaken up once again. Heading into the Washington State match Saturday, the Bruins had fielded practically the same lineup for nine straight matches, a surprising trend considering the frequent shuffling of starters last year and earlier this season due to injuries. It’s […]

W. tennis: Bruins, Huskies to face off in grudge match

In last year’s conference match, the Washington women’s tennis team trounced UCLA, 6-1. Yet, oddly enough, it will be the Huskies seeking payback in today’s match at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. The Huskies’ win last April gave them confidence and a No. 6 seed heading into the NCAA Championships, leaving the Bruins (13-6, 3-1 […]