Women’s Tennis Head Coach Per Nilsson has left Pepperdine. He announced his departure Oct. 29, according to Pepperdine Athletics.After 11 seasons for the Waves, Nilsson is coaching the Gators as the Women’s Tennis head coach at the University of Florida."It has been a dream to work at Pepperdine," Nilsson said. "Leaving this incredible place is nothing short of … [Read more...] about Women’s Tennis Head Coach Departs Pepperdine
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Waves Make a Splash at the Olympics
The United States took home 126 total medals from the 2024 Paris Olympics. 40 gold medals, 42 silver medals and 44 bronze medals, according to CBS News. Pepperdine University representatives, both former and current Waves, are responsible for four of those medals— one gold medal, two silver and one bronze. Over 19 days of intense play at the 2024 Paris Olympics, seven Waves, … [Read more...] about Waves Make a Splash at the Olympics
Where Are They Now?: Mayar Sherif Makes History
Tennis legend Mayar Sherif poses at the net in her native Egypt earlier this year. After her unprecedented run to a tennis Grand Slam, Sherif has become a celebrity in her home country. Photos courtesy of Mayar SherifBorn in Egypt but growing up in Spain and spending two seasons at Fresno State, Mayar Sherif arrived at Pepperdine looking for the opportunity to take her game to … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?: Mayar Sherif Makes History
No. 6 Women’s Tennis Sweeps Through Opponents With Ease
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Pepperdine Women’s Tennis swept the courts clean over the weekend by dominating Maryland 4-0 on Saturday and Oregon 4-0 on Sunday. The matchups against both schools were a part of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s (ITA) Kick-Off Weekend, which included 56 other teams competing across the country to earn a bid to the ITA … [Read more...] about No. 6 Women’s Tennis Sweeps Through Opponents With Ease
Women’s Tennis Falls to Top-Ranked Florida
Photo Courtesy of Jeff GoldenOn a breezy Saturday afternoon in Malibu, the Pepperdine's Women's Tennis team, ranked third in the United States, faced a formidable challenge in the No. 1 Florida Gators. The Gators proved why they're atop the rankings by defeating Pepperdine, 5-2.In the doubles competition to start out the match, the Florida No. 2 and No. 3 pairs stopped the … [Read more...] about Women’s Tennis Falls to Top-Ranked Florida