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Four Lady Vols Earn National ITA Recognition
26 Aug
Summary
- Four Tennessee women's tennis players ranked by ITA.
- Rinon Okuwaki ranked No. 40 nationally in singles.
- Two Lady Vols doubles teams also secured top rankings.

Four talented players from the Tennessee women's tennis program have been recognized in the first singles and doubles rankings of the 2026 season, as announced by the ITA on Tuesday. Sophomore Rinon Okuwaki, a transfer from Clemson, has been ranked No. 40 nationally in singles. She previously finished her freshman year ranked No. 72.
In doubles, Okuwaki will partner with Francesca Mattioli, with the duo debuting at No. 55. Last season, Mattioli and Vanessa Suarez finished the year ranked No. 36. The Lady Vols also have another strong doubles team in Maeve Thornton and Stefani Webb, who enter the season ranked No. 68 nationally.