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Sophomore Desirae Krawczyk prepares to strike the ball during a practice in Tempe. The women’s tennis team is preparing for its second tournament, the Thunderbird Invitational, which takes place from Nov. 8 to Nov. 10 in Tempe. (Photo by Evan Webeck)

ASU tennis ready to compete in Thunderbird Invitational after layoff

The ASU tennis team still has areas in which to improve, but the Sun Devils are ready for the Thunderbird Invitational.

By Evan Webeck | November 6, 2013

ASU freshman Gussie O'Sullivan swings at the ball during a practice in Tempe. O'Sullivan is adjusting to life in Arizona after moving home 8,000 miles away in Australia. (Phtoo by Evan Webeck)

ASU tennis's Gussie O'Sullivan adjusts from Australia

Freshman Gussie O'Sullivan is one of two Australians on the ASU tennis team, and she is already showing improvement as she adjusts to her new surroundings.

By Evan Webeck | October 31, 2013

ASU tennis improving doubles play with practice

After struggling in the Michigan Invitational, the Sun Devils are working on — and improving — their doubles play.

By Evan Webeck | October 22, 2013

Q&A: ASU Tennis' Leighann Sahagun talks leadership, life at ASU

The State Press sat down with ASU tennis junior Leighann Sahagun to talk about her role as a team leader and her transition from life in New York to life at ASU.

By Evan Webeck | October 16, 2013

Tennis's Krawczyk works on mental game

While she has the physical tools to be one of the top players in the country, sophomore Desirae Krawczyk is working on improving strategically.

By Evan Webeck | October 8, 2013

No seniors, no problem for ASU tennis

Without any seniors, much of the team has stepped to help teach the two freshmen the ropes this season.

By Evan Webeck | October 3, 2013

Ups and downs for ASU tennis in Wolverine Invitational

ASU tennis suffered from a lack of experience in doubles matches but had success in singles play in its first tournament of the season.

By Evan Webeck | September 23, 2013

Tennis struggles in doubles, singles close tournament strong

The ASU women's tennis team got swept in doubles play Sunday, but took four of seven sets from the Michigan Wolverines in singles.

By Evan Webeck | September 22, 2013

Tennis struggles in day 2 of Wolverine Invitational

The ASU women's tennis team continued match play at the Wolverine Invitational Saturday, losing all three of its matches.

By Evan Webeck | September 21, 2013

Tennis sees success on first day of Wolverine Invitational

On the first day of tournament play, three players swept sets for the Sun Devils, who only lost three matches as a team.

By Evan Webeck | September 20, 2013

ASU tennis using Wolverine Invitational to work out kinks

The Sun Devils go into the Wolverine Invitational this weekend after only having a week of practice matches.

By Evan Webeck | September 18, 2013

Limited practice keeps tennis from setting lineup for tournament

Despite only being allowed to practice on the court for two hours each week, the ASU women's tennis team is preparing for its first tournament next weekend.

By Evan Webeck | September 12, 2013

Freshman Jump takes advice from experienced teammates

Freshman Kassidy Jump has been able to quickly improve with the help of not only the coaches, but her teammates, too.

By Evan Webeck | September 11, 2013

Territorial Cup Series roundtable part 2: Volleyball, tennis, golf

The State Press sports staff weighs in on the Territorial Cup Series in each of the fall sports.

By Ben Margiott and State Press Sports Staff | September 6, 2013

ASU tennis coach Sheila McInerney is pictured at the Whiteman Tennis Center in Tempe. (Photo by Evan Webeck)

Tennis coach McInerny reflects on 30 years as ASU head coach

After 30 seasons with the team, coach Sheila McInerney is still seeing success for the ASU tennis program both on and off the court.

By Evan Webeck | September 5, 2013

Changes in tennis's conditioning program

With more time available in the weight room, coach Sheila McInerney has implemented more running into the ASU tennis team's conditioning program.

By Evan Webeck | September 4, 2013

The Territorial Series Cup is displayed on the field at UA's football stadium. The cup currently resides on UA's campus, in the Jim Click Hall of Champions. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Territorial Cup Series: More than just football

While the focus of the rivalry between ASU and UA is on the football game, the Territorial Cup Series encompasses all NCAA sports in which both schools participate.

By Justin Emerson | September 4, 2013

ASU tennis to rely on underclassmen in upcoming season

Coach Sheila McInerney sees promise in a young ASU tennis team.

By Evan Webeck | August 28, 2013

Senior Jacqueline Cako serves the ball during the Sun Devils' 5-2 loss to UCLA on April 6. Despite coming up empty in the Pac-12 championships over the weekend, Cako was named the Pac-12 Scholar Athlete of the Year at the tournament. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

Tennis's Cako named Scholar Athlete of the Year at Pac-12 championships

Senior Jacqueline Cako named PAC-12 Women's Tennis Scholar Athlete of the Year award in Ojai, Calif.

| April 28, 2013

Senior Jacqueline Cako uses all her strength to return a shot against UCLA on April 6. Cako and doubles partner senior Nicole Smith need a strong performance at the Pac-12 championships to qualify for the NCAA tournament. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

ASU tennis' Smith, Cako hope to secure NCAA bids at Pac-12 Champiosnhips

With the regular season in the books, the ASU tennis team sets its sights on the postseason, starting with the four-day Pac-12 tournament in Ojai, Calif.

| April 24, 2013

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