University of California, Los Angeles, Athletics
Hance Named Student-Athlete of the Week, Presented by Ready
April 02, 2024 | Women's Tennis
LOS ANGELES – Junior Kimmi Hance of the UCLA women's tennis team has been selected as the UCLA Student-Athlete of the Week, presented by Ready, for the first time this season.
More than four and a half hours after Sunday's dual match began, Hance stood triumphant over the Pac-12's highest-ranked player and UCLA recorded its first win against Stanford since 2021. Sunday's 4-3 result on the fifth-ranked Cardinal's home court was sealed with a backhand down the line past No. 13 Connie Ma, who had won 12 straight matches in straight sets entering play.
Hance fought off two Ma match points, winning the marathon match by a 6-4, 6-7(3), 7-6(5) score. That capped a perfect day for Hance, who also teamed with Anne-Christine Lutkemeyer to beat No. 67 Angelica Blake/Alexis Blokhina 7-6(6) and secure a doubles point that proved to be the difference. For good measure, Hance took down No. 38 Hannah Viller Moeller of California 7-6(4), 6-3 on the road one day earlier. Hance has won five singles decisions in a row. The Bruins are 9-1 in their past 10 contests.
The UCLA women's tennis team returns to action against CSUN on Wednesday, April 3. Matches are set to begin at 10 a.m. at the Los Angeles Tennis Center.
Also Nominated
Lauren Betts, W. Basketball; Federica Botter, W. Track & Field; Pablo Ereño, M. Golf; Megan Grant, Softball.
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