On The Rise

Mar 02 2025 50 ep. 18 mins
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On The Rise features compelling stories and unique voices in women's college tennis. Our conversations focus on topics such as self-care, team culture and personal goals. On The Rise is more than tennis; it is the next generation of women in sports.

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Episode 49: Eudice Chong

Mar 02 2025 15 mins  
Eudice Chong is on the rise. The Wesleyan alum shares her story capturing four consecutive NCAA singles titles before breaking into the Top 250 in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 48: Dasha Vidmanova

Jan 23 2025 15 mins  
Dasha Vidmanova is on the rise. The Georgia senior shares her story becoming the first female athlete to win NCAA singles and doubles titles for Bulldogs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 47: Caitlin Thompson

Dec 16 2024 17 mins  
Caitlin Thompson is on the rise. The Missouri tennis alum shares her story competing for the Tigers before founding Racquet, a tennis magazine and lifestyle brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 46: Qavia Lopez

Nov 26 2024 12 mins  
Qavia Lopez is on the rise. The Florida sophomore shares her story becoming the top recruit in the nation before making history with the Gators in her first season of college tennis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 45: Leyla Erkan

Nov 08 2024 16 mins  
Leyla Erkan is on the rise. The Florida State women's tennis alum shares her story playing in the top spot for the Seminoles before launching her career in children's book publishing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 44: Sara O'Leary

Aug 19 2024 12 mins  
Sara O'Leary is on the rise. The UVA women's tennis head coach shares her story coaching 2021 NCAA Singles Champion Emma Navarro, who is now ranked No. 13 in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 43: Lulu Sun

Aug 01 2024 20 mins  
Lulu Sun is on the rise. The Texas alum shares her story becoming the first woman from New Zealand to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals in the Open Era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 42: Alexa Noel

Jul 30 2024 13 mins  
Alexa Noel is on the rise. The Miami redshirt junior shares her story winning the 2024 NCAA Individual title and earning a wild card into the upcoming US Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 41: Kara Hall

Jun 18 2024 15 mins  
Kara Hall is on the rise. The Michigan alum shares her story becoming the stunt double for Zendaya in the 2024 film Challengers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 40: Jennifer Kerr and Melissa Sakar

May 15 2024 18 mins  
Jennifer Kerr and Melissa Sakar are on the rise. The Washington tennis alums share their story transferring from Ivy League to Pac-12 programs and finding success in both conferences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices