2024-25 Women's Tennis Roster

Akari Matsuno 2023-24 Women's Tennis Roster


Class Junior
Eligibility Junior
Hometown Hoffman Estates, IL
High School William Fremd/Hilton Head Prep
Height 5-6
Akari Matsuno - Women's Tennis - Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Bio

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AS A SOPHOMORE (2023-24)

  • Recorded an 18-18 singles mark and went 17-12 in doubles during the fall and spring seasons
  • Finished the spring dual meet season 12-13 in singles with five wins over ACC opponents
  • Was a perfect 2-0 at No. 4 singles, and added eight wins at the No. 6 spot of the lineup
  • Went a combined 13-8 in doubles, earning six ACC wins
  • Earned seven of her 13 doubles wins when partnered with Carrie Beckman, including six in ACC play

AS A FRESHMAN (2022-23)

  • Finished her freshman season 20-13 in singles and 8-5 in doubles during the combined fall and spring seasons
  • Earned six wins at the No. 6 spot of the singles lineup where she competed the most
  • Tallied three wins at No. 5 singles
  • Added three ACC wins
  • Competed twice against ranked opponents

PREP AND PERSONAL

  • Competed for one season at Fremd High before transferring to Hilton Head
  • Top ranked player in USTA G18
  • Placed first in Mobile Level 1
  • Led her team from Fremd to state semi-finals
  • Worked with the Deep Wells Project, collecting food donations and drop off to local food shelters

PERSONAL

  • Daughter of Kenichi and Kyoko Matsuno
  • Mother, Kyoko, did gymnastics and ran track at Kyoto University
  • Father, Kenichi, played tennis at Kyoto University
  • Has a brother Kazuki, plays tennis at Michigan State
  • Sisters Moeko Christiansen and Ikumi Boyd