Three NCAA tennis titles within grasp for North Carolina senior Sara Daavettila

Posted May 6, 2021
How great has Sara Daavettila's season been? She's the No. 1 singles player for the top-ranked and unbeaten Tar Heels, and is ranked second in the NCAA in both singles and doubles. "(My mom) had me with a racket and ball as early as she could," Daavettila said. "I think this year, especially with COVID, it makes you realize how you have to be grateful." (Lansing State Journal)

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