The UCLA women’s tennis team proved its worthiness of a No. 1 ranking Thursday, handily defeating Loyola Marymount University 7-0. The Bruins’ momentum stemmed from a dominating season-opening performance last weekend and they were able to maintain their perfect record. Senior Chanelle Van Nguyen had the best performance for her team and was the only […]
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Women’s tennis aims to hit through fatigue with 3-game stretch
It’s been a quick start to the season for the Bruins. After last weekend’s sweeps of Marshall and Kansas State, No. 1 UCLA women’s tennis (2-0) only had three days before hosting Loyola Marymount University (1-1) on Thursday. The effects of fatigue didn’t escape senior Chanelle Van Nguyen – one of the two UCLA players […]
Women’s tennis debuts freshmen in victories at ITA Kick-Off Weekend
The two freshmen were embroiled in a battle. But once their match was over, UCLA’s Terri Fleming and Marshall University’s Marija Bogicevic went from trading tennis strokes to trading stories as they stood on the sidelines that skirt the edges of court five in the Los Angeles Tennis Center. “I knew she was from another […]
UCLA women’s tennis looks to maintain upper hand in new season
The Bruins seem to have momentum going in their favor as they look to begin defending their crown this weekend. Even after UCLA women’s tennis’ 2014 campaign, in which it captured its second national championship, the awards still kept rolling into Westwood. Juniors Catherine Harrison and Kyle McPhillips were able to claim the doubles title […]
No. 1 UCLA women’s tennis snatches singles titles at different tournaments
The UCLA women’s tennis team sent players to different venues this weekend to play in preparatory tournaments for the upcoming season, and produced strong showings at both competitions. Sophomore Jennifer Brady championed the Freeman Memorial Championships in Las Vegas, Nev., ultimately defeating Giuliana Olmos of USC in a close final match winning 7-6, 0-6, 7-5. […]
Women’s tennis splits to diversify competition at separate tournaments
The UCLA women’s tennis team will split into two groups this weekend to play in two separate tournaments, with one purpose in mind: divide and conquer. In the final weekend before the start of the 2015 season, three players will compete in the National Collegiate Tennis Classic in La Quinta, Calif. while four others will […]
No.1 women’s tennis uses winter hiatus to prepare defense of NCAA title
Like most other UCLA students, the players on UCLA’s women’s tennis team were able to go home over the past two weeks to enjoy the holiday season and take a break from classes. But with the winter and spring seasons quickly approaching, the Bruins wouldn’t have been able to benefit from simply binge watching Netflix […]