Women’s tennis looks to next season with increased motivation

For 15 straight years, UCLA women’s tennis advanced to the round of 16 in the NCAA Tournament. But for the past two seasons, it has fallen just short. “We want to get back to where we’re used to,” said coach Stella Sampras Webster. “We’ve got a good core of players that I believe really want […]

Women’s tennis falls to Pepperdine in NCAA Tournament second round

Despite early momentum, the season came to an end Saturday for UCLA women’s tennis. After defeating UC Santa Barbara (17-10) 4-0 on Friday, No. 23 UCLA (14-9) had momentum as it prepared to face No. 12 Pepperdine (23-4) on Saturday. The Bruins grabbed the doubles point against the Waves for an early lead, but fell […]

Women’s tennis warms up for redemption in NCAA Tournament title run

Last season, UCLA women’s tennis lost in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to Ohio State – failing to reach the round of 16 for the first time since 1999. This year, the team looks to redeem itself. The No. 23 Bruins (13-8, 7-3 Pac-12) begin their run at the 2017 NCAA title Friday, […]

Men’s and women’s tennis teams prepare for NCAA Tournament matches

Two of collegiate tennis’ most storied programs have punched their tickets for a shot at once again lifting the championship trophy. The UCLA men’s and women’s tennis squads both qualified for their respective NCAA Division I Tennis Tournaments, with the men’s team receiving the No. 5 overall seed and the women’s team earning an at-large […]

Women’s tennis eliminated from Pac-12 championship with loss to Oregon

Winner take all. UCLA women’s tennis came down to the last singles court for the third consecutive match. And like the previous two times, the Bruins (13-8, 7-4 Pac-12) fell short, losing 4-3 to the Oregon Ducks (14-9, 7-4) in the quarterfinal of the Pac-12 championship Thursday afternoon. Sophomore Gabby Andrews was twice up a […]

No. 4 seed UCLA women’s tennis seeks redemption in Pac-12 tournament

One thing is certain for UCLA women’s tennis as the postseason begins. Every match counts. The Pac-12 championship kicks off Thursday in Ojai, California, for No. 23 UCLA (13-7, 7-3 Pac-12) as it faces Oregon (13-9, 6-4) in the single elimination bracket. After losses to Arizona State and USC, the Bruins ended the regular season […]