Ana Tkachenko - 2017-18 Women's Tennis
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Ana Tkachenko
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Height:
- 5-11
- Major:
- Undeclared-Business
- Hometown:
- Moscow, Russia
- High School:
- Ugra Boarding School
FRESHMAN (2016-17): Began her career with a 5-3 overall record in the fall. Her first career victory came against Celine Voss of Colorado State (10/1/16). Had two three-match winning streaks during the fall. She went 22-6 overall, 17-3 in dual play and 4-0 in MW action during her freshman campaign. Had a 14-match winning streak that went from Feb. 5-April 28. In doubles, she went 21-10 with four different playing partners. She and Dorottya Jonas finished 15-6 overall and 14-4 in dual play.
HIGH SCHOOL: Joined the Cowgirl program after a very successful career in singles and doubles on the Russian tennis tour. In 2015, she won two Level 5 ITF doubles championships and was seventh at the U18 Russia Championships. Placed second in singles at the Level 5 ITF President’s Cup the previous year, while winning the U16 doubles title in 2013. Had a national ranking of 49th and an ITF ranking of 900. She was selected the 2015 best sportsman at UGRA Boarding School. Tkachenko was coached by her father, Alexey.
PERSONAL: Born June 4, 1998 in Teaneck, N.J. The daughter of Alexey and Ludmila Tkachenko. Has two siblings, Artem and Diana. Her sister is a member of the tennis team at the University of Evansville. Undecided on a major.
