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Redshirt sophomore Vivian Ovrootsky lunges to return the ball on Jan. 26, 2024. In singles play, Ovrootsky was leading 6-4 against Danielle Tuhten of Baylor University when play stopped as the Longhorns clinched the win.

What lies ahead: Texas women’s tennis set to begin Big 12 play

Moctezuma Pérez, General Sports Reporter March 1, 2024

After losing to then-No. 3 ranked Stanford last week, No. 6 Texas women’s tennis is looking ahead to face new and familiar territory heading into Big 12 play. Texas will start its 13-game conference...

Senior Micah Braswell successfully returns the ball in singles play against junior Carl Gustavsson of St. John's University on Wednesday. Braswell won 6-1, 6-2 giving Texas a 3-0 overall advantage.

No. 10 Texas loses only 15 singles points in a sweep over No. 55 St. John’s

Ryan Hopper, General Sports Reporter February 29, 2024

Coming off mixed results at the ITA Indoor Championships in New York City, No. 10 Texas men’s tennis swept No. 55 St. John’s 7-0 on a chilly Wednesday evening at the Texas Tennis Center. The team dominated...

Junior Sabina Zeynalova prepares to hit the ball on Feb. 18, 2024. Zeynalova hung her Ukrainian flag on the bench during this match against Auburn University.

Texas women’s tennis player Sabina Zeynalova finds strength in vulnerability

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter February 26, 2024

Content warning: This story contains mentions of disordered eating. Sabina Zeynalova, a psychology junior from Kyiv, Ukraine balances D1 tennis, school and social life, all while dealing with the war...

Graduate student Tanya Sasnouskaya prepares to hit the ball during singles play against Ariana Arseneault of Auburn University on February 18, 2024. Her match was tied when play stopped as the Longhorns clinched the win.

No. 6 Texas women’s tennis takes down No. 12 Auburn 4-1 at home

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter February 19, 2024

After losing in the quarterfinals round of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s National Women’s Team Indoor Championship last weekend in Seattle, Texas women’s tennis returned home and went...

Senior Charlotte Chavatipon stares at the ball while preparing to hit on January 26, 2024 against Baylor. Chavatipon defeated her opponent in singles play 6-1, 6-1.

Women’s Tennis loses in quarterfinal to Oklahoma State in ITA National Indoor Championship

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter February 12, 2024

Lately, Texas women’s tennis has found constant success on the court, defeating multiple ranked opponents and carrying on a five-game win streak. This win streak recently came to an end when the Longhorns...

Redshirt senior Cleeve Harper shouts after scoring a point on January 18, 2024. Harper and doubles partner Eliot Spizzirri won their doubles match against Virginia.

ITA National Team Indoor Championships preview: Texas seeks to avenge last year’s finals loss

Karthik Nemmani, General Sports Reporter February 12, 2024

Coming off their first ever appearance in the ITA National Team Indoor Championship finals, No. 3 Texas will take its talents to New York this weekend to replicate their hard-fought run last year. The...

Texas women’s tennis welcomes three standout athletes to the program

Texas women’s tennis welcomes three standout athletes to the program

Lia Hoang, General Sports Reporter November 29, 2023

The University of Texas women’s tennis signed three standout athletes on National Signing Day on Nov. 8. Head coach Howard Joffe added three athletes with professional experience under their belts. Joining...

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Former men’s tennis coach and Texas letterwinner Dave Snyder passes away at 88

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter November 28, 2023

For almost 30 years, UT legend Dave Snyder coached the men’s tennis team to new heights. Snyder dominated the world of tennis and established himself as one of the most impactful coaches in Texas history....

Cristina Sanchez-Quintanar named women’s tennis assistant coach

Cristina Sanchez-Quintanar named women’s tennis assistant coach

Lia Hoang, General Sports Reporter October 12, 2023

Cristina Sanchez-Quintanar, former head coach at Arkansas, joined the Texas women’s tennis program staff as a new assistant coach, head coach Howard Joffe announced Friday, Sept. 22.  Sanchez-Quintanar...

Texas women’s tennis is off to a running start with addition of new players

Texas women’s tennis is off to a running start with addition of new players

Moctezuma Perez, General Sports Reporter September 27, 2023

After making the quarterfinals of the NCAA Championships this spring, Texas women’s tennis is poised to take another crack at adding another national championship to their trophy room with the help of...

As his final year approaches, Eliot Spizzirri looks ahead to pros

As his final year approaches, Eliot Spizzirri looks ahead to pros

Karthik Nemmani, General Sports Reporter September 19, 2023

Eliot Spizzirri might be returning to the Texas men’s tennis team for one last rodeo, but it’s no secret that the senior has his sights set on a future in professional tennis. Spizzirri has been...

Men’s tennis season preview: New additions boost team headlined by Eliot Spizzirri

Men’s tennis season preview: New additions boost team headlined by Eliot Spizzirri

Juan Ferro, General Sports Reporter September 18, 2023

After a strong performance at the conference level, Texas men's tennis ultimately fell short on the national stage last season. The Longhorns now prepare for the upcoming year with new additions to the...

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