Baylor University has announced the signing of Gao Duanrui to its women's tennis team for the 2026-27 season. Head coach Joey Scrivano expressed enthusiasm about Duanrui joining the program, highlighting her strong work ethic, mental toughness, and potential for growth in her tennis career.
Gao Duanrui, hailing from Tianjin, China, has achieved career-high rankings of No. 1,186 in singles and No. 1,435 in doubles in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). Throughout her professional career, she has secured 52 singles victories, including wins in main draws at events such as the 2026 M15 Tianjin and the 2025 W15 tournaments in Luan and Maanshan.
In doubles play, Duanrui has reached the quarterfinals five times, showcasing her competitive skills at various tournaments, including the 2026 W15 Tianjin and multiple 2025 W15 Luan events.
The Baylor women's tennis team concluded the 2025 season ranked No. 34 in the ITA Year-End team rankings. The season featured the program's 27th appearance in the NCAA Tournament, with notable achievements including four All-Big 12 selections, three ranked victories, and two players qualifying for the NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships.
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