2017-18 Women's Tennis Roster
Marika Akkerman
- Height:
- 5-7
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- Boca Raton, Fla.
JUNIOR SEASON (2016-17) A preseason injury forced her to miss the entire 2016-17 tennis season • Is expected to return as a redshirt junior for the 2017-18 season.
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2015-16) 21-11 overall singles record, 7-3 against the ACC • Posted an 11-2 record in her final 13 singles matches of the season • Defeated Virginia’s Erica Susi in the NCAA Championship Round of 16 • Was within 2 points of giving UNC a 3rd ITA Indoor National Team Indoor Championship in the last four years.
FRESHMAN SEASON (2014-15) Recorded a 13-8 overall singles record in first season at North Carolina • Was a perfect 6-0 in dual matches, including a 3-0 mark against the ACC • Defeated #95 Tristen Dewar of Clemson during the ITA Carolinas Regional in Chapel Hill • Was ranked No. 116 in mid March • Notched a 9-7 overall doubles record • Playing primarily with classmate Cassanda Vazquez, the rookie duo went 6-6 • Also was 2-0 playing alongside Whitney Kay.
JUNIOR/PREP Ranked as high as 59th in the ITF Juniors and was the top rated Canadian junior player in her class • Played in the US Open, French Open and Wimbledon Junior events in 2013 • Also qualified for the US Open Juniors Main Draw in 2012 • Won the Copa Cariari ITF in Costa Rica in both 2011 and 2012.
