University of Tennessee Athletics
Lindl Qualifies for NCAA Singles Tourney
May 03, 2017 | Women's Tennis
INDIANAPOLIS -- Tennessee senior Brittany Lindl qualified to compete in the NCAA Singles Championships later this month, as the NCAA announced Wednesday.
The championships will be held from May 24-29 at the Dan Magill Complex in Athens, Ga. Lindl won't know her opponent until May 23, when the official draws are released.
"Making the NCAA singles tournament is something that's always been a dream of mine," Lindl said. "To have accomplished this senior year is a very special feeling to me. This is definitely something I couldn't have done without the coaches, team and staff pushing and supporting me everyday."
Lindl, who earned All-SEC Second Team honors last week, has been ranked as high as 42nd in singles this season and 52nd in doubles.She is the third Volunteer on the current roster to compete in the tournament, joining fellow senior Eve Repic and sophomore Sadie Hammond.
During her best season on Rocky Top, Lindl compiled 17 wins in singles and seven ranked wins as UT's top player. In doubles, her and Repic claimed the doubles title at the Tennessee Fall Invite.
The NCAA also announced its team championships bracket on Tuesday, with the Vols earning a bid for the first time since 2014. UT will face Winthrop on May 12 at 1 p.m. in the Duke region.
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