Freshman women’s tennis player Maria Tavares is a long way from home.
Tavares’ home country of Portugal is approximately 5,000 miles away from Moscow, yet Tavares made the decision to join the Vandals during the fall semester.
The freshman has made an immediate impact, dominating the court in both singles and doubles. Tavares also possesses one of the best individual records on the team.
The freshman said her experience at a young age allowed her to develop into the player that she is today. Tavares said her mother, an avid tennis player, was the one who first sparked her interest in the sport.