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Julia Zhu returns the ball vs Missouri on Mar. 29, 2024 in Lexington Kentucky at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center. Kentucky won the match 4-0.

Kentucky’s Jula Zhu reaches ITA Regional semifinals in Knoxville

Sydney Cox, Sports Reporter October 29, 2025

Kentucky women’s tennis player Julia Zhu kept the Wildcat name alive until the semifinals of the ITA Regional Championships in Knoxville, Tennessee, which ran from Oct. 18-21. The No. 6-seeded junior...

Martin Breysach returns the ball from an opponent’s serve during the tennis match vs. Memphis on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-3  Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky men’s tennis falls just short at ITA All-American Championships

Lance Roth, Sports Reporter October 9, 2025

Kentucky men’s tennis had a strong showing at the ITA All-American Championships, with multiple Wildcats advancing deep into competition behind standout performances from Eli Stephenson and Jack Loutit. Kentucky...

Zoe Hammond serves the ball vs Missouri on Mar. 29, 2024 in Lexington Kentucky at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center. Kentucky won the match 4-0. 


Photo by Aidan Dillard-Hijikata | Staff

Hammond, Zhu shine for Kentucky women’s tennis at ITA All-American Championships

Lance Roth, Sports Reporter October 9, 2025

Kentucky women's tennis captain Zoe Hammond and Jula Zhu both put forth strong performances at the ITA All-American Championships, with Hammond impressing and Zhu aiming to build on her sophomore year.  Hammond...

Members of the Kentucky men's tennis team celebrate during the No. 5 Kentucky vs. Illinois men's tennis match on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-3 Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

Despite losses, Kentucky men’s tennis shows a promising future in two rising stars

Lance Roth, Sports Reporter September 21, 2025

Kentucky standout Antoine Ghibaudo delivered a strong performance at the ATP Columbus Challenger, and Mikael Arseneault continued his freshman debut on the ITF circuit, playing in the M15 Fayetteville...

Kentucky sophomore Zoe Hammond celebrates after winning a point during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky women’s tennis season comes to an end in the SEC Tournament

Sydney Byrd, Reporter May 13, 2025

Kentucky women’s tennis (14-13, 5-11 SEC) started off the SEC Tennis Championship strong with a 4-1 win over Arkansas and ended its season with a 4-0 loss to LSU. The Wildcats got off to a strong...

Kentucky sophomore Zoe Hammond dives for the ball Kentucky junior Lidia hits the ball Kentucky junior Lidia Gonzalez prepares to hit the ball during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky women’s tennis dominates Missouri and Saint Louis after falling to No. 13 Vanderbilt

Grace Brydges, Reporter May 7, 2025

Kentucky women's tennis (13-12, 5-10 SEC) ended its regular season on a high note with two commanding victories. To start the weekend, the Cats put up a strong fight against No. 13 Vanderbilt but...

Sophomore Jaden Weekes and freshman Eli Stephenson (left) celebrate a set win at the Hillary J. Boone Tennis Facility on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky men’s tennis finishes regular season undefeated at home

Lance Roth, Reporter May 7, 2025

Kentucky men’s tennis (16-10, 7-7 SEC) keeps its perfect home record this season taking down Oklahoma and Arkansas in final regular season matches of the season.  Up first, Kentucky claimed a...

Kentucky Wildcats Martin Breysach celebrates during the Kentucky vs South Carolina men’s tennis match on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025 at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2. Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky men’s tennis defeats Ole Miss 4-1

Lance Roth, Reporter April 18, 2025

Kentucky men’s tennis kept its playoffs hope alive with a decisive victory 4-1 over Ole Miss. With the win, the Wildcats snapped their rough four-match losing streak.  "Feels good to be back,...

Kentucky senior Elizabeth Stevens celebrates after winning a point during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky women’s tennis honors senior trio on senior day

Sunni Ann Partin, Junior Sports Reporter April 8, 2025

It was a special day for Kentucky women’s tennis as it honored seniors Ellie Eades, Lidia Gonzalez and Elizabeth Stevens.  The Wildcats clinched two wins on senior day as they defeated Florida...

Kentucky Wildcats Matt Rankin celebrates a point during the Kentucky vs South Carolina men’s tennis match on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025 at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2. Sydney Yonker | Staff

Growing Pains: Young UK men’s tennis squad struggles to fill shoes of departed stars

Israel Schill, Senior Sports Reporter April 3, 2025

After a dominant 2024 campaign that saw Kentucky men's tennis go 27-3 overall with a perfect 12-0 in conference play, the squad has struggled to match that standard this season. Twenty-one matches into...

Kentucky junior Lidia hits the ball Kentucky junior Lidia Gonzalez prepares to hit the ball during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky women’s tennis splits weekend series versus Oklahoma, Arkansas

Lance Roth, Junior Sports Reporter March 31, 2025

Kentucky women’s tennis started the weekend struggling, dealing with Oklahoma and taking a 6-1 loss against the Sooners on March 14. The Wildcats would save their weekend, traveling to Fayetteville and...

Kentucky Wildcats Matt Rankin celebrates a win during the Kentucky vs South Carolina men’s tennis match on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025 at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2. Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky men’s tennis sweeps SEC homestand over LSU, Vanderbilt

Lance Roth, Junior Sports Reporter March 30, 2025

Kentucky men's tennis kept its home winning streak alive with a pair of SEC victories over LSU and Vanderbilt. Up first, Kentucky men’s tennis logged a strong victory over LSU with a final score of...

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