Player Bio: Lauren Summers - University of Washington Official Athletic Site
April 18, 2013 | Women's Tennis
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2009-10 (Senior): Went 2-5 in her final season, all matches coming during the fall tournaments ... earned back-to-back wins at the St. Mary's Invitational, defeating Andrea Gaitan of San Francisco in a third set super-tiebreak, then topped Valerie Cormier of San Jose State ,6-2, 6-1 ... posted a winning record in doubles, going 4-3 overall ... was 3-1 with Ashley Anderson, all three wins coming at the St. Mary's Invite ... also had a win with Vanja Radunovic at the SDSU Fall Classic, 8-6, over a UC Irvine duo.
2008-09 (Junior): Was 5-5 on the year, playing all 10 of her matches during the fall ... had two wins at the season-opening SMC Invite over Shannon Cassidy of Nevada and Tessa Mini of Portland ... won her first round match at West Regionals, beating Jennifer Williams of San Jose State ... won twice more at the SDSU Fall Classic over Maddie Kern of Colorado and Kate Robinson of Oklahoma ... 0-3 in doubles matches, all coming with Vanja Radunovic at SDSU.
2007-08 (Sophomore): Picked up her first career singles wins during the fall, when she went 3-4 in singles and 2-2 in doubles matches ... first singles win came against Jessica Harris of UC Davis at ITA NW Regionals, winning 6-2, 6-2 ... won twice during the Husky Invitational in November ... teamed with Ashley Anderson for all her doubles matches ... with Anderson, lost in the ITA NW Regionals 1st Round to Martinez and Valenzuela of Sacramento State, 8-2 ... earned two doubles wins over teams from Eastern Washington at the Husky Invite.
2006-07 (Freshman): Struggled through winless season as Washington's small and banged-up roster forced her into action at the No. 6 singles spot ... also played No. 5 singles vs. San Diego ... closest match was her final one, a 7-5, 7-5 loss to Audrey Jenks of Portland ... did notch two victories in doubles play with Allison Rainey, going 2-7 in the No. 3 spot ... blanked Gonzaga's Lau and Schofield at No. 3 doubles for her first collegiate win, then defeated Portland's Kennel and Feyen in a tiebeak in her final doubles match.
Before Washington and Personal Coach Hultquist on Summers: Fast Facts
Nickname: Mathilde Cor called me "baby" so Joyce has continued calling me that.
One-handed or two-handed backhand?: Two-handed
Best thing about being a Husky: Playing in the Nordstrom Tennis Center
Best thing about Seattle or favorite spot: Surfing and skiing are only a few hours away from each other.
Favorite place to study: I live in Odegaard
Best thing about the coaching staff: They balance each other out very well
Favorite Husky moment thus far: Watching my roommate (Tara Simpson) win her last match on senior day.
Favorite match you've seen: Aleks Malovic vs. Samantha Smith for four hours at the tournament in San Diego this fall.
What movie have you seen more than any other? "O"
Best piece of advice you've received during tennis career: Just go out there and have fun
What UW class has taught you the most? Biology 200 learning about development, genetics and DNA
Favorite game to play at recess in elementary school: I ruled the four-square court
Pre-match ritual: Starbucks and jump roping
The following posters are on my dorm/apartment walls: Surfing and skiing posters and the media guide for NCAA regionals
If you could play a match against anyone, who would it be?: I would play Tara Simspon to settle any current roommate disputes and win 6-0, 6-0.
YEAR
SINGLES (dual/overall)
DOUBLES (dual/overall)
2006-07 0-12/0-16 2-7/2-7 2007-08 0-0/3-4 0-0/2-2 2008-09 0-0/5-5 0-0/0-3 2009-10 0-0/2-5 0-0/4-3 Career 0-12/10-30 2-7/8-15
Parents are Craig and Linda ... brother Colin ... placed 7th in state championship... ranked 16th in the Pacific Northwest ... WesCo South district champion ... Washington state Juniors consolation champ ... also was a standout alpine skier ... was the Junior Olympic Alpine Sking Champion.
"Lauren's just a grinder. She helped us a lot last year playing for us. She's a great skier and a true athlete. She lacks a lot of experience because she started tennis late, but each year you just see more improvement in her."
