Even for the No. 9 team in the nation, things must shaken up once in awhile. After integrating some changes in the lineup over a week of practice, UCLA defeated both Arizona and Arizona State. After struggling in the prior matches against Stanford and Cal in doubles, coach Stella Sampras Webster decided to alter some […]
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Tennis suffers back-to-back losses to Stanford, California
UCLA women’s tennis hit its first significant bump in the road this weekend as it experienced back-to-back losses for the first time this season. Despite those setbacks against Stanford and California, however, attitudes remain positive within the No. 4 team in the nation.
Superstitions contribute to women’s tennis identity
As redshirt senior Holly Fleming and junior Courtney Dolehide stood outside the Los Angeles Tennis Center after a practice, they burst into laughter and imitated freshman Catherine Harrison’s little peculiarities. They referred to her tendency to shout at herself during matches out of frustration.
No. 3 women’s tennis will not sell opponents short
With No. 11 USC on the horizon, players on the No. 3 UCLA women’s tennis team said they have found themselves peeking past their upcoming match against Pepperdine, who has yet to attain a win.
Laura Gordon crosses courts from player to volunteer assistant coach
As the rest of the UCLA women’s tennis team was stretched in a circle after practice, two players exchanged quiet but intense rallies in the background.
Women’s tennis escapes weekend with wins over Cal, St. Mary’s
For junior Courtney Dolehide of the UCLA women’s tennis team, time away from the court has provided a rejuvenated passion for the game.
Longtime friends find success as new doubles partners
UCLA women’s tennis freshmen Catherine Harrison and Kyle McPhillips have known each other since their mid-teenage years after playing in the same international junior tournaments.