University of Tennessee Athletics
Saturday, January 17
Knoxville, Tenn.
11:00 a.m. ET
University of Tennessee
vs
Wake Forest
#16 Lady Vols Set to Start Dual Season with Wake Forest
January 16, 2026 | Women's Tennis
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee women's tennis team is slated to begin it's 2026 dual season Saturday, as it hosts the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at the Goodfriend Tennis Center in Knoxville. First serve is slated for 11 a.m. ET.
All University of Tennessee women's tennis events are free to attend, and all seating is general admission. Fans that attend Saturday's match can enter to win a Tennessee-themed tennis racquet by scanning a QR code at the Fan HQ Table. The winner will be announced following the doubles point
Fans can watch Saturday's action via live stream and follow along with live stats.
News and Notes
The Lady Vols have won each of their last nine dual season-openers, dating back to a 6-1 win over Air Force on January 21, 2017, Tennessee head coach Alison Ojeda's first match at the helm.
The No. 16 Lady Vols currently boast five ranked entries, including three of the nation's top-36 doubles pairings. Senior Leyla Britez Risso leads the way for Tennessee in both the singles and doubles rankings, tabbed as the No. 26 singles player in the country, and the No. 15 doubles duo alongside Catherine Aulia.
The Matchup
The Lady Vols hold an all-time 20-16 edge in matches with the Demon Deacons, including wins in each of their last seven matchups and a 12-5 advantage in Knoxville. Tennessee last faced Wake Forest in last season's lid-lifter, claiming a 4-3 win in Winston Salem.
Last Time Out
The Lady Vols last competed January 9 to 11 at the UT Invite. Tennessee picked up 15 singles wins and seven doubles wins over the three days of competition, including taking four singles courts and two doubles sets against No. 17 Vanderbilt and taking all six singles matches and three doubles sets from No. 25 Baylor.
Leyla Britez Risso, Saray Yli-Piipari and Elim Yan each picked up three singles wins, all coming in straight sets. Britez Risso and Catherine Aulia also combined for a perfect 3-0 ledger in doubles play.
For all the latest information from Lady Vol Tennis, follow the team on Twitter/X @Vol_WTennis, Instagram @vol_wtennis or Facebook.
All University of Tennessee women's tennis events are free to attend, and all seating is general admission. Fans that attend Saturday's match can enter to win a Tennessee-themed tennis racquet by scanning a QR code at the Fan HQ Table. The winner will be announced following the doubles point
Fans can watch Saturday's action via live stream and follow along with live stats.
News and Notes
The Lady Vols have won each of their last nine dual season-openers, dating back to a 6-1 win over Air Force on January 21, 2017, Tennessee head coach Alison Ojeda's first match at the helm.
The No. 16 Lady Vols currently boast five ranked entries, including three of the nation's top-36 doubles pairings. Senior Leyla Britez Risso leads the way for Tennessee in both the singles and doubles rankings, tabbed as the No. 26 singles player in the country, and the No. 15 doubles duo alongside Catherine Aulia.
The Matchup
The Lady Vols hold an all-time 20-16 edge in matches with the Demon Deacons, including wins in each of their last seven matchups and a 12-5 advantage in Knoxville. Tennessee last faced Wake Forest in last season's lid-lifter, claiming a 4-3 win in Winston Salem.
Last Time Out
The Lady Vols last competed January 9 to 11 at the UT Invite. Tennessee picked up 15 singles wins and seven doubles wins over the three days of competition, including taking four singles courts and two doubles sets against No. 17 Vanderbilt and taking all six singles matches and three doubles sets from No. 25 Baylor.
Leyla Britez Risso, Saray Yli-Piipari and Elim Yan each picked up three singles wins, all coming in straight sets. Britez Risso and Catherine Aulia also combined for a perfect 3-0 ledger in doubles play.
For all the latest information from Lady Vol Tennis, follow the team on Twitter/X @Vol_WTennis, Instagram @vol_wtennis or Facebook.
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