Alumni Spotlight

Gabriel Sellmer came all the way from Brazil to play college tennis for Nebraska Wesleyan. But early on, his time in Nebraska was more plagued with doubts & mental struggles than the joy of being a collegiate athlete. It wasn't...

Mackenzie's road to the professional tour included a stop at UCLA, where he dominated college tennis, winning the 2016 NCAA singles and doubles titles. Now, Mackie joins TopCourt to share his journey and opens up about his decision to...

For fans of tennis, and more specifically college tennis, the display of dominance from players with collegiate ties at the 2023 US Open was no surprise, rather it was a confirmation of the successful pathway that has formed from...

The Maccabiah Games is Israel's largest sporting event and brings together over 10,000 Jewish athletes from over 60 countries around the world. In 2022, two rising stars in the women’s college tennis scene took part in the Games, sweeping...

While the Grand Slams, ATP Tour, and WTA Tour tend to take all of the focus when it comes to professional tennis, a vast majority of the professional players typically kick off their careers on the ITF Men's and...

Ever dreamed of being an actor or actress? For Marianne “Kika” Cicmanec, a former Husker tennis player, this dream turned into a reality. In her story, Kika talks about her passion for the sport of tennis and how a scholarship...

“If it were not for a great team of doctors and what I’m sure had to be a lot of prayers by friends and family, I would not be alive today. In January, I will be reminded that three...

Prior to just a few months ago, Chris Eubanks was mostly known by fans for his infectious smile, calm demeanor, and frequent appearances on Tennis Channel as a commentator rather than for his play on tour.  Since turning pro in...

It has always been my dream to play professional tennis. I’ve never been good enough in juniors to even have a realistic shot at it. That’s why going to college was my only and last chance to keep my dreams...

When growing up, in order to play tennis at a high level, you need to have some money in your family. My mom had cancer three times. First diagnosed when I was around ten. It had a large strain on...