
5/8/2018 11:00:00 AM | Women's Tennis
RADFORD, Va. – Radford women's tennis head coach Jessica Giuggioli announced the signing of three future Highlanders on Tuesday morning as Giuggioli concluded her 2018 recruiting class.
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"I am very excited about our incoming class," Giuggioli said. "We have a great mix of talent and I look forward to watching these girls compete in the fall."
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Anastasia Belyaeva
Junior |Â Khabarovsk, Russia | University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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Giuggioli on Belyaeva: As results show, Anastasia has been an outstanding contributor to UTRGV's success this year. She is a tough competitor and her determination on the court really makes her stand out.
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Marielle Leahy
Freshman |Â Evans, Georgia | Lakeside High School
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Giuggioli on Leahy: Marielle had a great high school career. She loves playing for a team and I'm confident she will make a positive impact on-and-off the court.
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Malin Falk
Freshman | Stockholm, Sweden
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Giuggioli on Falk: Malin has very solid strokes and I believe she will be an immediate contributor to our singles and doubles lineup. She also has good experience at the international level, which will serve her well in collegiate tennis.
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"I am very excited about our incoming class," Giuggioli said. "We have a great mix of talent and I look forward to watching these girls compete in the fall."
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Anastasia Belyaeva
Junior |Â Khabarovsk, Russia | University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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NOTES
- Posted 14-6 record during sophomore season, winning her last 11 matches
- Went 5-0 in WAC play
- Posted a 12-4 mark in No. 4 singles
- Was named to the All-WAC First Team in singles and doubles
- Guided University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to the 2018 WAC Regular Season Championship
Giuggioli on Belyaeva: As results show, Anastasia has been an outstanding contributor to UTRGV's success this year. She is a tough competitor and her determination on the court really makes her stand out.
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Marielle Leahy
Freshman |Â Evans, Georgia | Lakeside High School
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- Two-star recruit by Tennis Recruiting Network
- Ranked No. 28 player in Georgia
- Posted a 21-16 record on amateur circuit
- Went 15-4 against No. 1 and No. 2 seeds
Giuggioli on Leahy: Marielle had a great high school career. She loves playing for a team and I'm confident she will make a positive impact on-and-off the court.
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Malin Falk
Freshman | Stockholm, Sweden
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- Ranked as high as the No. 9 player in Sweden
- Has rating of 9.64 by the universal tennis ratings
Giuggioli on Falk: Malin has very solid strokes and I believe she will be an immediate contributor to our singles and doubles lineup. She also has good experience at the international level, which will serve her well in collegiate tennis.
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