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.
Episode 19: Julia Eshet
Julia Eshet is on the rise. The University of Oregon alum shares her story pursuing her passion for music while becoming the seventh-winningest player in program history.
Posted on 28 April 2022
Episode 18: Jasmine Minor
Jasmine Minor is on the rise. The University of Oregon alum shares her story launching her own talk show before becoming an investigative reporter at WISH-TV.
Posted on 15 April 2022
Episode 17: Tory Zawacki Roy
Tory Zawacki Roy is on the rise. The Duke University alum shares her story achieving a Top 5 national doubles ranking for the Blue Devils before joining ESPN.
Posted on 31 March 2022
Episode 16: Kennedi Carter
Kennedi Carter is on the rise. The Bowdoin College junior shares her story achieving a Top 20 national doubles ranking before studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain.
Posted on 17 March 2022
Episode 15: Rosie Johanson
Rosie Johanson is on the rise. The University of Virginia Women's Tennis alum shares her story overcoming injury to reach the semifinals of the NCAA Doubles Championship.
Posted on 25 February 2022
Episode 14: Jamie Loeb
Jamie Loeb is on the rise. The University of North Carolina product shares her story becoming the first Tar Heel to capture the NCAA Individual Championship before reaching a career-high world ranking of 132.
Posted on 11 February 2022
Episode 13: Peggy Porter
Peggy Porter is on the rise. The University of Florida Women's Tennis alum shares her story competing in the Junior U.S. Open before joining the Gators, where the team captured the 2017 NCAA Team Championship.
Posted on 21 January 2022
Episode 12: Nina Paripovic
Nina Paripovic is on the rise. The Dartmouth College Women's Tennis senior shares her story reaching the New Zealand National Championship final before joining the Big Green.
Posted on 9 December 2021
Episode 11: Mihaela Marculescu
Mihaela Marculescu is on the rise. The Harvard Women's Tennis junior shares her story competing in junior Grand Slams as the top-ranked Romanian player before joining the Crimson.
Posted on 17 November 2021
Episode 10: Daria Afanasyeva
Daria Afanasyeva is on the rise. The James Madison University Women's Tennis redshirt junior shares her story pursuing a sports management career while leading the Dukes in singles and doubles.
