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New Faces with the Same Mindset: Women’s Tennis Welcomes New Waves

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For the fall tennis season, Pepperdine Women's Tennis now has their youngest team in years with four freshman. Even with their new teammates, the Waves are planning to continue their domination in the West Coast Conference. The new faces include freshmen Taylor Goetz, Liam Oved, Duru Söke and Alexia Harmon. Harmon is from Las Vegas and was the No. 6 recruit in the nation, … [Read more...] about New Faces with the Same Mindset: Women’s Tennis Welcomes New Waves

Women’s Tennis Head Coach Departs Pepperdine

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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

Short-Handed No. 6 Women’s Tennis Strolls Past No. 58 BYU

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Sophomore Janice Tjen pumps her fist after winning a point against BYU at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center in Malibu on March 12. Tjen won her doubles match with freshman Savannah Broadus 6-2, before winning her singles match by a commanding 6-0, 6-2 scoreline. Photos by Lucian HimesNo. 6 Pepperdine Women’s Tennis started conference play March 12, with a victory at the … [Read more...] about Short-Handed No. 6 Women’s Tennis Strolls Past No. 58 BYU

No. 7 Women’s Tennis Drops Season-Opening Thriller to No. 4 Cal

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Graduate student Shiori Fukuda serves the ball in her singles match Jan. 22 at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center in Malibu. Fukuda was one of two Waves to get a singles win against the Bears. Photos by Brandon Rubsamen No. 7 Women’s Tennis dropped their first match of the spring season to No. 4 California on Saturday, Jan. 22.After sweeping the doubles matches, the Waves … [Read more...] about No. 7 Women’s Tennis Drops Season-Opening Thriller to No. 4 Cal

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