Junior Michelle Ryndin was named to the first-team All-Ivy League in both singles and doubles, leading four Cornell Big Red women’s tennis players who received conference honors, according to an April 23 announcement from the league office.
The recognition highlights individual achievements during a season where the team finished with an overall record of 8-12 and a 1-6 mark in Ivy competition. The awards acknowledge strong performances despite challenges faced by the team throughout regular play.
Ryndin played primarily at No. 1 singles, finishing with a record of 12-11 overall and securing a notable straight-set win over Princeton’s Alice Ferlito, who was ranked No. 87 nationally. In doubles, Ryndin partnered with Sage Loudon for a 9-7 dual match record at No. 1, including four wins in Ivy League matches. Loudon also earned second-team honors in both singles and doubles after compiling a season singles record of 16-12 and going undefeated (4-1) in Ivy League singles play after fall tournaments.
Victoria Zhao received honorable mention for her efforts at Nos. 2 and 3 singles positions, recording wins against several schools including St. Bonaventure, Dartmouth, Columbia, Yale, Princeton and Harvard. Senior Emma Baker was named to the Academic All-Ivy team for balancing competitive performance across multiple singles positions with academic achievement.
The Big Red women’s tennis program is affiliated with Cornell University and competes as part of the Ivy League conference according to the official website. The team plays its home matches in Ithaca, N.Y., where it has operated since its founding according to the official website. A bear serves as the most recognizable symbol for Cornell University athletics according to the official website.
Cornell last secured a New York State championship title in women’s tennis in 1984 according to the official website.
As this year’s honorees reflect on their achievements, attention will turn toward building on these successes next season.
