University of Oklahoma Athletics

Catanzarite - Fan Appreciation Night

Women's Tennis Hosts Wichita State, Wyoming to Open Season

January 16, 2025 | Women's Tennis

NORMAN – The No. 16 Oklahoma Women's tennis team is set to open its 2025 dual slate with a doubleheader against Wichita State and Wyoming on Friday at the Headington Family Tennis Center. The Sooners' match against the Shockers starts at 11 a.m., and the team will retake the court at 5 p.m. to battle the Cowgirls.

The Sooners' 2025 home matches at the Headington Family Tennis Center will be open to the public and free of charge. Due to the elimination of concessions, fans are encouraged to bring their own food and drinks. Schedule posters, roster cards and yell sheets will be available to fans until supplies lasts. OU also follows a clear bag policy. Fans can keep up with live stats or watch on Playsight.

Oklahoma returns six players from last season's squad including All-Big 12 honorees Julia Garcia RuizRoisin Gilheany, Chloé Noël, Ava Catanzarite and Emma Staker along with Alina Shcherbinina. Cohen and the Sooners welcomed freshmen Emma GhirardatoCara MesterGloriana Nahum and Salakthip Ounmuang to the squad for the 2024 fall season.

In the fall, Garcia Ruiz advanced to the semifinals of the NCAA Individual Championships for the first time in her career after picking up four straight-set victories. The Morelia, Mexico native became the Sooners' first individual semifinalist since Layne Sleeth in 2023.

Head coach Audra Cohen enters her ninth season, holding a 142-59 record. Cohen is joined by associate head coach Mariana Cobra and assistant coach Edson Ortiz.

After coming off a 2024 season that saw them earn their 15th NCAA tournament appearance and fifth under Cohen, the Sooners will hit the court boasting its third consecutive top-20 ITA preseason ranking.

Following Friday's doubleheader, OU hits the road to take on San Diego State on Jan. 24 as part of ITA Kickoff weekend. 

For updates, follow @OU_WTennis on Twitter or like Oklahoma Women's Tennis on Facebook. 
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