Tennis Adds Two; Rico Returns For Fifth Year
8/4/2022 3:41:00 PM | Women's Tennis
Miami University head tennis coach Ricardo Rosas has announced two new additions to his tennis program. Transfer Jutte Van Hansewyk and newcomer Montserrat Sierra will join the RedHawks this fall. Rosas also announced that senior Laura Rico will return for her fifth-year.
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"I want welcome Jutte and Motzerrat," said Rosas. "They will bring valuable contributions to the team on and off the court. Their competitiveness and desire to win in all aspects of their lives will add significant value to our team. Regarding Laura, thankful for all the hard work she has invested but even more excited to see her full potential for one more year and compete for another MAC title."
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Jutte Van Hansewyk, 5-9, Senior, Belgium, (Go Antheneum Bree High School)
At Marshall
Personal
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Montserrat Sierra, 5-7, Freshman, Mexico City, Mexico (Clearwater Central Catholic)
High School
Personal
Laura Rico - Returns for Fifth Year
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"I want welcome Jutte and Motzerrat," said Rosas. "They will bring valuable contributions to the team on and off the court. Their competitiveness and desire to win in all aspects of their lives will add significant value to our team. Regarding Laura, thankful for all the hard work she has invested but even more excited to see her full potential for one more year and compete for another MAC title."
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Jutte Van Hansewyk, 5-9, Senior, Belgium, (Go Antheneum Bree High School)
At Marshall
- Was a three-year letter-winner at Marshall
- Was 17-20 in singles competition and 20-17 in doubles play throughout her career
Personal
- Daughter of Marleen Nelis and Gerrit Van Hansewyck
- Has two sisters (Nell, Kato) and one brother (Kjell)
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Montserrat Sierra, 5-7, Freshman, Mexico City, Mexico (Clearwater Central Catholic)
High School
- Graduated from Clearwater Central Catholic High School
- Coached by Brett Hayman
- Team Captain
Personal
- Daughter of Maria Del Rocio Carreras and Victor Sierra
- Born March 10, 2005
Laura Rico - Returns for Fifth Year
- Will return for her fifth-year of eligibility
- 2020-21 MAC Player of the Year
- First-Team All-MAC the past two years
- Is 30-12 in singles play the past two years and 28-14 in doubles play during the same span
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