DAVIS, Calif. — Following a strong performance in the fall season, the UC Davis Aggies are set to kick off their competitive schedule at Stanford, aiming to build on their momentum and make an early statement in the new season.
HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN/FOLLOW
Jan. 14 — at Stanford | Live Stats | Watch | @ucdaviswtennis (X/Instagram)
GAME NOTES
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Doubles pair Polina Marakhtanova and Mika Ikemori made it to second round of doubles at ITA Regionals.
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Maya Youssef and Marakhtanova both advanced to the next round in singles at the ITA Northwest Regional Championships.
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The Aggies excelled at their last competition, the San Jose State Hidden duals, where they faced off against opponents from SJSU, Santa Clara, and Nevada.
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Aggie Tennis will have its first ever full season with a brand-new scoreboard, kindly donated by the Khourie family.
ABOUT THE OPPONENT
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This will be the season opener for both UC Davis and Stanford for the 25-26 season.
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UC Davis women's tennis went 0-2 against SJSU and Santa Clara last season.
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UC Davis and Stanford last faced off last season, with the Aggies falling 0-7.
SEASON NOTES
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Veteran Leadership: The 2025 squad features an experienced upper class led by seniors Kaia Wolfe and Maya Youseff, and juniors Mika Ikemori and Sophia Sappa.
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Head Coach Sara Jackson returns for her 2nd season.
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Assistant Coach Matthew Foster-Etswick returns for his second season with the Aggies after a successful debut season.
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New Additions: UC Davis welcomes 2 newcomers in 2025, with one true freshman and a sophomore transfer joining the Aggie roster.
