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“God is a Healer”: Kim Yeung Finds Deeper Identity in Christ after Tennis Injury

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Photo courtesy of Kim Yeung From serving on the tennis court to serving young adults in the church, a single injury changed the entire trajectory of Pepperdine alumna Kim Yeung’s life. Yeung grew up as a competitive tennis player, working toward her life-long goal of playing at the collegiate level. After sustaining a knee injury that left her unable to walk, run or play … [Read more...] about “God is a Healer”: Kim Yeung Finds Deeper Identity in Christ after Tennis Injury

Waves win back to back conference matches

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Freshman Guy Den Ouden gets ready to serve the ball April 9, against Saint Mary's at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center. Ouden won his singles match 6-2, 6-4. Photo by Dane BruhahnThe No. 30 Pepperdine Men’s Tennis team continued its dominant WCC play with victories over Saint Mary’s and LMU. The victories gave the Waves a 4-0 WCC record, and they have yet to lose a … [Read more...] about Waves win back to back conference matches

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

Where Are They Now?: Mayar Sherif Makes History

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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