UCLA women’s tennis emerged victorious from a back-and-forth battle against No. 4 seed Duke University in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA championships, with a 4-2 win. Read more...
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May 17, 6:32 pm
Women’s tennis outlasts Duke to advance to NCAA semifinals
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May 16, 1:58 am
Robin Anderson’s coaching relationship with father extends beyond childhood
A tennis player demands certain expectations of a coach. A few of those: to point out any subtle flaws the player has and assess any recently acquired imperfect habits. Read more...
Photo: Junior Robin Anderson has a multilayered relationship with her father, Denom. After the two used to play tennis with each other when Robin was young, Denom began coaching Robin throughout her childhood. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin)
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May 16, 1:57 am
UCLA women’s tennis sweeps Miami in Sweet 16
Tick, tock. Tick, tock. Running behind from severe thunderstorms that slightly delayed the opening round of NCAA championship play in Athens, Ga., the UCLA (24-2) women’s tennis team started its Sweet 16 match nearly two hours after its originally scheduled 7 p.m. Read more...
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May 16, 1:49 am
Tennis takes Catherine Harrison on unconventional path to UCLA
When Catherine Harrison is on the court, the one thing that stands out the most isn’t how hard she hits, but how. She swings with a two-handed forehand, a tennis stroke that’s unconventional and rarely seen. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Catherine Harrison replaced traditional schooling with online classes while growing up to spend more time playing tennis. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin)
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May 15, 12:18 am
UCLA women’s tennis prepares to take on Miami at NCAAs
The UCLA women’s tennis team’s newest opponent in the NCAA championships, the University of Miami, is a familiar foe. In fact, the Hurricanes’ coach used to be a Bruin. Read more...
Photo: UCLA women’s tennis coach Stella Sampras Webster (right) squares off against one of her former player’s in Miami coach Paige Yaroshuk-Tews. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin)
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May 12, 11:08 pm
Women’s tennis to see plenty of family support at NCAA championship
“That’s my Chanelle,” said Letty Van Nguyen, pointing toward her daughter on the court. “She’s the one stretching on the left. She’s so fun to watch.” Letty Van Nguyen had been sitting in the hot sun for four hours, eyes glued to the court, cheering endlessly. Read more...
Photo: Junior Chanelle Van Nguyen may have her mother, Letty Van Nguyen, in attendance as the team plays in the NCAA Round of 16 in Athens, Ga. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin)
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May 12, 2:15 am
UCLA women’s tennis to play Miami in NCAA tournament
The NCAA tournament regionals may be over for the UCLA women’s tennis team, but there’s still much more to do. No fewer than 10 minutes after the No. Read more...
Photo: Junior Robin Anderson and the Bruins made short work of their opponents in the regional round of the NCAA tournament, advancing to the round of 16. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin)