AKRON, Ohio – University of Akron junior Ariadna Blinova (Riga, Latvia) earned a spot to play in the 2016 Oracle/ITA Masters on October 13-16 in Malibu, California announced by head coach Brandon Padgett Friday.
"We have had the privilege of setting many program firsts since I arrived at Akron almost six years ago, and today is another first for the program," said Padgett. "To have Ari selected, based on her outstanding results from this past spring season, is an amazing honor. I am extremely proud of her, and the level of commitment she showed. Now she has something else very special to work and prepare for, and I am confident that she will be ready to compete. The level of players at this…
