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Duke Women’s Tennis: Finding Unity Amongst Diversity

By Charlotte Tannenbaum, Duke Communications Student Assistant

DURHAM, N.C.-- What makes a team? Some would argue a common passion, or a common goal. But Duke women's tennis proves one thing for certain: it's not a common background. Despite being a small team, the program is incredibly diverse in culture. A common love for the game has brought together a group of girls from all around the world who have settled in Durham and formed bonds that have made them like family to each other.

Senior Ema Lazic describes the team dynamic: "Everyone grew up in different cultures and with different experiences.