Tennis Adds Daira Cardenas to 2020-21 Roster
Jun 04 | Women's Tennis
PISCATAWAY, N.J. ā Rutgers tennis welcomes Daira Cardenas to the 2020-21 squad, head coach Hilary Ritchie announced. Hailing from San Juan del Río, Cardenas is a No. 1 ranked player nationally in Mexico.
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"We are thrilled to have Daira joining our program this fall. She brings a lot of experience in competitive international tournaments," said Ritchie.Ā "Not only does Daira have a strong tennis game, but her passion, values and character line up with our team."Ā
"I chose Rutgers because it is a diverse university and it has really good academics and athletic level," said Cardenas. "Also, the University promotes personal values such as teamwork, responsibility, compromise and respect, which are the values I have grown with."
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Notes on Cardenas: Tabbed No. 1 junior player nationally in Mexico throughout her career as early as the 10 & Under rankingsā¦selected to represent Mexico in the Junior Fed Cup, including two times for the 14&U team (2015 & 2016) and for the 16&U team (2017)ā¦2019 ITF J5 Metepec Singles Runner-up and Doubles Championā¦2019Ā ITF J5 Zapopan Doubles Runner-up.
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Personal: Daughter of Salvador Juan Cardenas Avendaño and Marisol Olivia Perusquia Bravoā¦also participated in swimming and balletā¦intends to major in business. Ā
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"We are thrilled to have Daira joining our program this fall. She brings a lot of experience in competitive international tournaments," said Ritchie.Ā "Not only does Daira have a strong tennis game, but her passion, values and character line up with our team."Ā
"I chose Rutgers because it is a diverse university and it has really good academics and athletic level," said Cardenas. "Also, the University promotes personal values such as teamwork, responsibility, compromise and respect, which are the values I have grown with."
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Notes on Cardenas: Tabbed No. 1 junior player nationally in Mexico throughout her career as early as the 10 & Under rankingsā¦selected to represent Mexico in the Junior Fed Cup, including two times for the 14&U team (2015 & 2016) and for the 16&U team (2017)ā¦2019 ITF J5 Metepec Singles Runner-up and Doubles Championā¦2019Ā ITF J5 Zapopan Doubles Runner-up.
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Personal: Daughter of Salvador Juan Cardenas Avendaño and Marisol Olivia Perusquia Bravoā¦also participated in swimming and balletā¦intends to major in business. Ā
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Follow Rutgers women's tennis on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Download the Scarlet Knights App for Apple or Android today.
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