Mari-Louise Van Zyl Women's Tennis Roster

PREP

• Achieved career-high ITF junior ranking of 189
• Career high WTA ranking of 1200
• Two-time ITF J100 winner
• Represented South Africa in numerous international competitions
  • When she was 16, she competed at the Billie Jean Cup event in Portugal
• South African National Singles winner u/14 and u/16
• Achieved the year-end No. 1 u/18 South African ranking in 2024
• Was part of the South African team that competed at the African Games in 2024 where I made the quarterfinals.
• I have been selected for the South African National team five times, from u/12 to u/18 where we could compete at the African Junior Championships at each respective age group.
• Spent a year abroad in Tunisia when she was 16/17 to be a part of an ITF training centre.

PERSONAL

• Father, Japie van Zyl – professional track and field athlete
• Majoring in Finance

WHY NOTRE DAME

I chose Notre Dame because it offers the unique opportunity to combine world class academics and athletics. The community I found during my visit to Notre Dame made it obvious that this is the place I wanted to call home. The values the university holds of faith, community, excellence and commitment to serve the common good creates an environment where student can grow as an athletic and as a person.