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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Northwestern coach Claire Pollard stands for the national anthem for a match last season. She’s in her 26th season as the Wildcats’ head coach.

Women’s Tennis: Pollard reflects on fall season process and results, looks forward to dual season

November 19, 2024

In 24 of her 25 seasons as Northwestern’s women’s tennis head coach, Claire Pollard has led her program to the NCAA Tournament. The fall season, the first component of year 26, is now complete. Last...

Graduate student Britany Lau serves in a match last year. In the ITA Midwest Regional Championship, she reached the singles Round of 16 and the doubles semifinals while paired with freshman Mika Dagan Fruchtman.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern’s doubles flourish at ITA Regional Championships

October 14, 2024

After Northwestern won on Senior Day to solidify an undefeated home record last season, coach Claire Pollard called the doubles point the team’s “unsung hero.” During last year’s duel season,...

Freshman Maia Loureiro at a practice this fall. She won all three singles matches she competed in this past weekend.

Women’s Tennis: New faces shine as Northwestern opens season with Notre Dame Invite

October 9, 2024

Northwestern kicked off its 2024 fall season in South Bend, Indiana, at the Notre Dame Invite. There are numerous different faces across this year’s roster. The Wildcats’ top three players from...

Freshman Mika Dagan Fruchtman in practice this week. Dagan Fruchtman joins Northwestern after a professional career in Israel.

Women’s Tennis: Israeli star Mika Dagan Fruchtman readies for four years at Northwestern

October 1, 2024

Northwestern women’s tennis coach Claire Pollard receives an influx of emails on a daily basis from players across the globe. Each player's goal is the same: to wear purple and black on Pollard’s squad. Pollard’s...

Members of Northwestern women’s tennis celebrate having their name called in the NCAA Division I Women’s Tennis Championships selection show. The team is set to face Arizona State in the opening round.

Women’s Tennis: Northwestern holds selection show watch party to celebrate NCAA tournament return

April 29, 2024

Northwestern is returning to the NCAA Division I Women’s Tennis Championships and will face Arizona State in first-round play at Pepperdine’s regional. Last season marked coach Claire Pollard’s...

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