The Waves led by a point with just two singles courts left up for grabs at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. No. 63 redshirt sophomore Emon van Loben Sels and junior Gianluca Ballotta needed to win their matches to erase their team’s two-match skid. Read more...
Photo: Junior Gianluca Ballota backhands a ball at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. (Libby Li/Daily Bruin)
The Bruins commenced this season with a primary focus: winning a national championship. But amid a slew of illnesses, they have yet to achieve the consistency they emphasized before the dual-match season. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt sophomore Emon van Loben Sels attempts to return a ball with an outstretched backhand. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
It takes heart to win, but heart alone doesn’t guarantee a win. “I don’t think anybody in the stadium could feel like the Bruins didn’t fight their hearts out,” said coach Billy Martin. Read more...
Photo: Senior Giacomo Revelli pumps his fist and shouts after winning a point at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated Feb. 2 at 10:54 p.m. Coach Billy Martin opted to insert a pair of upperclassmen into his lineup Saturday – each of whom made their 2025 debuts. Read more...
Photo: No. 13 sophomore Spencer Johnson attempts a backhand return at the sideline. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated Feb. 20 at 6:21 p.m. Women’s tennis Chloe Agas, Daily Bruin staff Forecasted rain brought an unexpected change in plans, but one thing remained the same – familiarity. Read more...
Photo: Freshmen Olivia Center (left) and Kate Fakih (right) prepare to return a serve at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. The tandem is ranked No. 4 in the nation. (Vivian Le/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated Jan. 28 at 4:29 p.m. Victories and defeats are both tests of a team’s mettle. And for national-championship-aspiring No. 21 UCLA men’s tennis (2-2), ITA Kickoff Weekend encapsulated the frustrations of falling short and the satisfaction of redemption. Read more...
Photo: Senior Alexander Hoogmartens tosses up a ball before he serves at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. (Izzy Greig/Daily Bruin)
Women’s tennis Lori Garavartanian, Daily Bruin contributor The Bruins rallied behind Kimmi Hance on Tuesday as the senior secured the team’s season-opening sweep. And heading into the weekend, the team united around a new goal – a trip to the ITA National Team Indoor Championships. Read more...
Photo: Senior Kimmi Hance returns a ball with a backhand at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. (Tszshan Huang/Daily Bruin)
