Preview of No. 9 Women’s Tennis in NCAA First Round

The No. 9 Texas Women’s Tennis team is gearing up for the NCAA First Round match against No. 42 Harvard on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 1 p.m. CT at the Texas Tennis Center in Austin. Texas, with a record of 21-5, is coming off a 10-match winning streak before falling in the Big 12 Championship final. They have secured wins against several top-20 teams this season, including No. 4 Georgia and No. 9 Texas A&M.

Texas earned the No. 9 national seed in the 2024 NCAA Championship, marking their sixth consecutive season as a top-10 national seed. They will face Harvard, a team they have never met before, in the first round. The Longhorns have a strong history in the NCAA Championship, with four team titles and several runner-up finishes.

The team boasts a lineup of talented players, including Malaika Rapolu, Sabina Zeynalova, Tanya Sasnouskaya, Charlotte Chavatipon, and Taisiya Pachkaleva, all of whom have been ranked in the ITA national rankings. Head Coach Howard Joffe, in his ninth season, has led the team to multiple championships and top rankings.

The Longhorns have had a successful season, with key wins and individual accolades. They are looking to continue their winning streak in the NCAA Championship and make a strong push for the title. With a talented roster and experienced coaching staff, Texas is poised to make a deep run in the tournament and showcase their skills on the national stage.