Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Robert Lindstedt - 2014 Australian Open Doubles Grand Slam Winner Pepperdine alumnus and current professional men’s tennis player Robert Lindstedt recently won the Australian Open Doubles Grand Slam on Jan. 25 with partner Lukasz Kubot. The No. 14-seeded duo beat Eric Butorac and Raven Klaasen 6-3, 6-3, in the final, securing the first … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Profiles
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There is no ‘I’ in teamwork
Photo by Allison Hubbard Men’s tennis has evolved: The roster is younger, and many of its new players are untested. How have current team members responded? — by securing the first place pick in the WCC preseason poll. Both the new faces and the tested veterans of the No. 16 overall-ranked team, led by Head Coach Adam Steinberg, are determined to prove that they are a … [Read more...] about There is no ‘I’ in teamwork
Racquet Success
The women’s tennis team opened strongly at the Racquet Club Collegiate Invitational this weekend in Midland, Texas. The Waves began the tournament victorious in nine of the 11 matches. Freshman Yuki Chiang began the round of 32 with a victory over No. 103-ranked junior Simona Parajova (Texas Christian). It marked her first win against a ranked opponent. In the doubles … [Read more...] about Racquet Success
Tennis takes top tourney finishes
The fall season is coming to an end for the women’s tennis team, but the Waves showed no signs of breaking. Cal State Northridge hosted the Matador Invitational this weekend. Freshmen Pattaraporn Salirathavibhaga and Miquela Newhart, and sophomore Danielle Feneridis represented Pepperdine. Salirathavibhaga had the strongest showing for Pepperdine this weekend. She beat … [Read more...] about Tennis takes top tourney finishes
Ferreira sings to the beat of success
Photo by Sarah Malone Marcelo Ferreira is here to stay. The Brazilian native is the newest addition to the men’s tennis staff, joining the Waves as associate head coach. Since taking on the job July 22, Ferreira, under the guidance of Head Coach Adam Steinberg, has traveled as far as Maryland and back home to Brazil to recruit new players. Malibu, with its iconic sun and … [Read more...] about Ferreira sings to the beat of success
