The No. 17 University of Washington women’s tennis team will begin a six-match homestand this weekend, facing No. 33 Utah on Friday at 2 p.m. PT, and No. 30 San Diego on Sunday at noon. Both matches will be played at the Nordstrom Tennis Center, with a neutral match between Utah and San Diego scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m. PT. Live streams and scoring for all matches can be found on GoHuskies.com and HuskyStats.com, respectively.
Home Court Advantage
The Huskies enter the weekend with an unblemished 5-0 record. Under head coach Robin Stephenson, Washington has been particularly strong at home, achieving a 105-29 record in Seattle since 2015. The team has secured double-digit home wins in four of the last five seasons, totaling 51 victories over that period.
Washington recently concluded a trip to Texas, defeating Baylor with a shutout victory and Rice by a score of 4-1, improving their season record.
Ranked Opponents and Individual Performances
Four Huskies are currently ranked in the ITA singles rankings: Reece Carter at No. 65, Erika Matsuda at No. 72, Marie Weissheim at No. 90, and Jermine Sherif at No. 124. Sherif was as well named the Big Ten Player of the Week on February 11. Matsuda and Carina Syrtveit are ranked No. 81 in doubles.
Series History
The Huskies hold a 16-9 advantage in the overall series against Utah, having won their last meeting on March 17, 2024, by a score of 5-2. Against San Diego, the series record favors the Toreros at 16-13, though Washington has won the last three meetings, including a close 4-3 victory last season.
Looking Ahead
Following this weekend’s matches, the Huskies are scheduled to host Washington State on February 27 and UC Santa Barbara on March 1. The team’s performance in these upcoming matches could further solidify their position in the national rankings and set the stage for a strong finish to the season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington’s current record?
The Huskies enter the weekend with a 5-0 record.
Where will the matches be played?
Both matches will be played at the Nordstrom Tennis Center in Seattle.
Who are the ranked singles players for Washington?
Reece Carter, Erika Matsuda, Marie Weissheim, and Jermine Sherif are currently ranked in the ITA singles rankings.
As the Huskies begin this extended homestand, what factors do you believe will be most crucial to their continued success?