Women's Tennis
Stephanie Yakoff Commits To Michigan As A Graduate Transfer
Senior Stephanie Yakoff — the first-ever Harvard women’s tennis player to win a match in the singles main draw of the NCAA Individual Championships — will transfer to the University of Michigan, she confirmed to The Crimson on Thursday evening.
Yakoff and Karra Chart Huge Successes at ITA New England Regional Championships, Qualify for NCAAs
In a thunderous showing in New Haven, Conn., this past weekend, senior Stephanie Yakoff reached the singles final and qualified for the individual NCAA Championships at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association New England Regional Championships. In the doubles draw, Yakoff and fellow senior Kavya Karra took the crown and punched an automatic ticket to the NCAA Doubles Championships.
Yakoff Concludes ITA All-American Championship Run in the Sweet 16
Senior Stephanie Yakoff advanced further in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-American Championships than any Harvard women’s tennis player in history, playing eight matches in the week-long tournament in singles and doubles. The senior was not only the first Crimson player to qualify automatically for the singles main draw, but also the first to reach the Sweet 16.
Yakoff and Karra Start Strong in the Main Draw of the ITA All-Americans
This past week, five Harvard women’s tennis players began competing in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Women’s All-American Championships in Cary, N.C. The Crimson's run is far from over, with more action to come as seniors Stephanie Yakoff and Kavya Karra return to the court tomorrow.
No. 69 Women’s Tennis Beats No. 49 Columbia, Loses To Cornell in Season Finale
No. 69 Harvard women’s tennis split its final two matches of the season this weekend, defeating No. 49 Columbia 4-1 on Saturday at the Beren Tennis Center but falling to Cornell 4-2 on Sunday’s senior day in the Murr Center.
Shao Swings
Freshman Claire Shao winds up during a match against BC earlier this season.
Women’s Tennis Falls to No. 58 Yale
Coming straight off a win against Brown at home on Friday, Harvard women’s tennis was unable to keep up its momentum and fell to No. 58 Yale 4-1 in New Haven, Conn., on Sunday.
Block Prepares a Forehand
Harvard junior Natalie Block prepares a forehand.
Women’s Tennis Falls to No. 48 Princeton and Penn
Harvard women’s tennis hit the road this weekend for a matchup against its Ivy League competitors, No. 48 Princeton and the University of Pennsylvania. After hard-fought matches, the Crimson fell to the Tigers and the Quakers 4-3 and 4-1, respectively.
Shao and Block Convene
Freshman Claire Shao and junior Natalie Block convene on the court during their match against Boston College.
Women’s Tennis Falls to Dartmouth
Women’s tennis fell to Dartmouth on Sunday, which began its official Ivy League season. After a streak of non-conference wins, the Crimson was unable to overcome the Big Green in Hanover, NH.
Serghi Serves
Sophomore Anna-Raphaëlle Serghi hits a serve during a match against Boston College this season.
Harvard Women’s Tennis Downs UMass
After last weekend’s dominant win over Quinnipiac University, Harvard was back for more wins at home. The Crimson recorded a decisive 4-1 victory over its in-state foe, UMass Amherst, tallying its third win in a row.
Women's Tennis Lines Up
The Harvard women's tennis team lines up before its match against Boston College earlier this season.
Women’s Tennis Sweeps Competition in Tennessee
This past weekend, Harvard (6-5) traveled to Memphis, Tenn., and took on two southern-based teams. In its first match, the Crimson conquered Southeast Missouri State University (5-7) with a blowout 7-0 win. The Harvard team then continued its sweeping success with a 4-0 victory over the University of Memphis (0-8) on Sunday.
Junior Natalie Block Hits
Junior Natalie Block hits during a match against Boston College earlier this season.
Women’s Tennis Falls to Baylor
Harvard (4-5) met stiff competition against Baylor University (4-3) this Sunday at home after a series of away matches. The Crimson fell to the Bears 4-0 in a tough match that challenged both teams to fight aggressively for each point.
Yakoff at the Net
Junior captain Stephanie Yakoff at the net for Harvard.
Women’s Tennis Splits ECAC Tournament
This past weekend, Harvard entered the ECAC Championships and took on Brown University, Princeton, and Dartmouth. The Crimson fell to the Bears and the Tigers, but pulled through with a win over the Big Green.
Karra and Yakoff Down No. 5 Doubles Duo, Women’s Tennis Splits its Wisconsin Weekend
Harvard went into a two-match weekend in Wisconsin on the tails of tough Boston-based competition. The Crimson lost its match against the University of Wisconsin-Madison 0-4, but conquered the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 4-0.
Karra and Yakoff Defend the Murr
Junior duo Kavya Karra and Stephanie Yakoff fist-bump after winning a doubles point. This weekend, the pair upset Wisconsin's Maria Sholokova and Lucie Urbanova, who are ranked fifth in the nation in doubles play.
Harvard Women’s Tennis Falls to Boston College
On Tuesday, the Harvard women’s tennis team suffered a tough loss to its local rival, Boston College, to wrap up its season-opening home stretch. The Crimson, now looking to gain some momentum and confidence before facing the University of Wisconsin this weekend, fell short, 1-4, in match play against the Eagles.
Claire Shao Defends the Net
Freshman Claire Shao takes the net during a match against Boston College on Tuesday.
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