Across the 2024 dual-match season, UCLA women’s tennis endured a series of highs and lows. From early-season adversity to top-ranked wins to a conference title, the Bruins took a journey of triumph and tragedy. Read more...
Photo: UCLA women’s tennis stands on the courts at Marks Stadium. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated May 24 at 1:46 a.m. Tian Fangran was 6-0 throughout singles in last year’s postseason. The sophomore did not drop a set en route to the second NCAA singles title in UCLA women’s tennis’ history – the first since Keri Phebus 28 years ago. Read more...
Photo: Junior Kimmi Hance readies at Greenwood Tennis Center. (Olivia Simons/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated May 21 at 11:30 p.m. Moving forward was unthinkable. What transpired moments earlier still shocked. Trying to reason her way through it all, Kimmi Hance reiterated the same point. Read more...
Photo: UCLA women’s tennis hugs on the court after falling to Tennessee. (Olivia Simons/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated May 19 at 10:41 p.m. STILLWATER, Okla. – Chaos defies all predictability. It’s ever-unpredictable by definition, twisting and turning in its course. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Tian Fangran walks on the court. No. 32 Tian fell to No. 14 Sofia Cabezas in singles play Friday. (Olivia Simons/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated May 14 at 10:24 p.m. The sun beams down on the court like a spotlight, illuminating players’ unyielding aspiration for victory. Across the net, dreams collide with sweat and determination in each potent serve and volley. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Tian Fangran drives to hit a low forehand. No. 8 seed UCLA women’s tennis is headed to the Elite Eight of the NCAA championships. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated May 14 at 10:32 p.m. Every freshman has started singles matches during their first season in Westwood since 2021. Yet, not every recent freshman has clinched NCAA tournament matches. Read more...
Photo: Freshmen Ahmani Guichard and Bianca Fernandez prepare for the return in doubles play. In their first season at UCLA, they have four doubles wins on court three together. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated May 12 at 11:29 p.m. What started hot froze over in a flash. Ahmani Guichard was riding high – breaking at will and unbreakable. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA women’s tennis pose with their NCAA super-regional trophies. The Bruins completed an undefeated season at home Friday afternoon, advancing to the NCAA quarterfinals. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
