Former UCLA women’s tennis standout Abigail Spears captured the first grand slam title of her career Saturday in mixed doubles. The former Bruin had reached two previous grand slam mixed doubles finals with Mexico’s Santiago Gonzalez at the US Open in 2013 and 2014, but fell short both times. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA standout Abigail Spears captured the 2017 Australian Open mixed doubles title with an upset win over the No. 2-seeded team. Spears had lost two previous grand slam finals at the 2013 and 2014 US Open before securing the title in Melbourne. (Creative commons photo by Tatiana via flickr)

From one end of the country to the other, UCLA women’s tennis travels to Atlanta, looking to continue a strong start to 2017 following a season-opening win. Read more...

Photo: Terri Fleming and the Bruins will kick off the National Indoors tournament against the Kentucky Wildcats. UCLA won its first match of the year with Fleming sweeping her singles match. (Daily Bruin file photo)

A consistent staple for the UCLA women’s tennis team is its doubles play. But unlike other years, this season the Bruins will have to rely on their younger players. Read more...

Photo: Junior Terri Fleming has been a staple in UCLA women’s tennis’ doubles lineup for the past three years. Against Loyola Marymount last Saturday, Fleming and sophomore Alaina Miller were ahead 5-2 at court two when UCLA secured the doubles point. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Jennifer Brady had only two career wins on the Women’s Tennis Association’s main tour heading into the Australian Open. The former Bruin, ranked No. 116 in singles, more than doubled that win total after one week at the year’s first Grand Slam tournament in Melbourne. Read more...

Photo: Former Bruin Jennifer Brady, who entered the Australian Open ranked No. 116 in the world and with only two career main tour wins, upset the tournament’s No. 14 seed en route to the fourth round. (Daily Bruin file photo)

UCLA women’s tennis has one central goal in mind to start off the season. Fight off the injuries. “I think the biggest thing I’m hoping for is that everyone stays healthy,” said coach Stella Sampras Webster, going into her 22nd season as UCLA head coach. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s tennis coach Stella Sampras Webster enters her 22nd year at the helm. She has an overall record of 383-143 and two national titles in 2008 and 2014. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Beginning in September, the UCLA women’s tennis team has prepared for the 2017 season with a series of tournaments, which have tested its skill and determination. Read more...

Photo: Junior Kristin Wiley fell to Stanford’s Emma Higuchi, 6-4, 6-2 in the first round of the National Collegiate Tennis Classic in Rancho Mirage, California. (Daily Bruin file photo)