Stanford and Saint Mary's Tennis Teams Kick Off Spring Season

Stanford's women's team, led by sophomore Valerie Glozman, looks to continue its strong performance after a successful fall season. The addition of freshman Alyssa Ahn has further strengthened the team. Their depth and experience make them a formidable opponent.

Stanford's men's team, coached by Paul Goldstein, aims to build on their impressive 2024-25 season, where they won an ACC Championship and advanced to the NCAA semifinals. With returning All-American Samir Banerjee and talented newcomers like Jagger Leach, the Cardinal is poised for another successful year.

Saint Mary's, with Dan Cardiff at the helm, is focused on improving their conference record and making a strong showing in the WCC Tournament. The return of key players provides stability and experience to the team, crucial for navigating a challenging schedule.

Both Stanford and Saint Mary's face tough competition in their respective conferences, and these early-season matches will be critical in building momentum and refining their strategies for the remainder of the season.

The Stanford men's team starts against Saint Mary's on January 13th, while the women's team has already begun with a match against UC Davis.

Dan Cardiff was hired as the new head coach in July.

Match recaps and results can be found at smcgaels.com for Saint Mary's and gostanford.com for Stanford.

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