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 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.
Posted on 28 October 2021
Episode 9: Sonya Gulnova
Sonya Gulnova is on the rise. The Sacramento State Women's Tennis alum shares her story competing for the Hornets before joining SwingVision as the Head of Digital Content and Marketing.
Posted on 20 October 2021
Episode 8: Alana Wolfberg
Alana Wolfberg is on the rise. The Oklahoma State University women's tennis junior shares her story reaching the NCAA Individual Championships while pursuing an oncology career.
Posted on 30 September 2021
Episode 7: Allison Chuang
Allison Chuang is on the rise. The Dartmouth College Women's Tennis recent graduate shares her story leading the team on and off the court while pursuing a computer science degree.
Posted on 16 September 2021
Episode 6: Angela Kulikov
Angela Kulikov is on the rise. The USC senior shares her story reaching the semifinal round of the 2019 NCAA Singles Championship before pursuing a professional tennis career.
Posted on 2 September 2021
Episode 5: Alicia Herrero Liñana
Alicia Herrero Liñana is on the rise. The Baylor University Women's Tennis senior shares her story earning an academy scholarship in Spain before joining the Bears to prepare for life on tour.
Posted on 30 July 2021
Episode 4: Riley McQuaid
Riley McQuaid is on the rise. The Texas A&M Women's Tennis senior shares her story leading the Aggies in active singles victories while preparing to leave competitive tennis.
Posted on 21 July 2021
Episode 3: Ines Absisan
Ines Absisan is on the rise. The University of Nebraska Omaha junior shares her story pursuing a career in criminal justice while leading the singles lineup for the Mavericks.
Posted on 15 July 2021
Episode 2: Tamara Barad Itzhaki
Tamara Barad Itzhaki is on the rise. The Virginia Tech Women's Tennis freshman shares her story playing in the top spot while pursuing her lifelong passion for architecture.
Posted on 30 June 2021
Episode 1: Charlotte Chavatipon
Charlotte Chavatipon is on the rise. The University of Texas Women's Tennis freshman shares her story as part of the 2021 NCAA Championship Team.
