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W. Tennis Falls Agonizingly Short, Losing 4-3 in National Title Match

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Pepperdine Women's Tennis poses with their runner-up trophy following the national team championship finals on Saturday, May 22, at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Florida. The Waves fell 4-3 at the hands of the Texas Longhorns in the final match. Photos Courtesy of Manuela Davies | USTA Pepperdine Women's Tennis completed the best season in program history but came … [Read more...] about W. Tennis Falls Agonizingly Short, Losing 4-3 in National Title Match

Women’s Tennis Upsets UCLA, Reaches First Final Four

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Fifth-year senior Shiori Fukuda lies on the court as her teammates rush toward her to celebrate Fukuda's clinching match victory over UCLA's Vivian Wolff. Fukuda defeated Wolff 6-7 (7-9), 6-3, 6-2 to give Pepperdine Women's Tennis a 4-3 victory and send them to the NCAA semifinals. Photo Courtesy of Manuela Davies | USTAPepperdine Women's Tennis ascended to new heights … [Read more...] about Women’s Tennis Upsets UCLA, Reaches First Final Four

Pepperdine Leads Way in WCC With Eight Ranked Teams

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Graduate student Jessica Failla celebrates a point during a Women's Tennis victory over No. 13 Oklahoma State on Feb 26. Failla rose as high as No. 4 in the individual rankings this season and has led the Waves to a No. 5 ranking, one of five Pepperdine programs in the Top 10 nationally. File photo by Ali LevensWhen college sports – along with all of society – shut … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Leads Way in WCC With Eight Ranked Teams

Pepperdine Women’s Tennis Begins Conference Play In Style

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Sophomore Astrid Olsen prepares to swing in a doubles match against Santa Clara on March 25 at Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center. This was Olsen's first match since February. Photos by Ali Levens The No. 7 Pepperdine Women's Tennis team competed against Santa Clara in a WCC matchup Friday, March 25, at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center in Malibu. The Waves dominated the Broncos … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Women’s Tennis Begins Conference Play In Style

W. Tennis Sweeps No. 13 Cowgirls 4-0

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Sophomore Lisa Zaar prepares to connect with a backhand Friday, Feb. 26 at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center. Zaar defeated Oklahoma State's Daniella Medvedeva in straight sets to help Pepperdine to a 4-0 victory. Photos by Ali LevensTaking the court following a two-week break from matches, Pepperdine Women's Tennis did not miss a beat.The No. 4 Waves defeated No. 13 Oklahoma … [Read more...] about W. Tennis Sweeps No. 13 Cowgirls 4-0