Chapel Hill, N.C. - Spotlight on UNC Women's Tennis: A Powerhouse in Action
The University of North Carolina's women's tennis team, currently ranked No. 3, is set to return to non-conference play as they welcome NC Central to the Chewning Tennis Center this Tuesday. The match, beginning at 3 p.m., promises to be an exciting midweek showdown.
The Tar Heels are riding a wave of momentum, boasting a four-match winning streak that includes three dominant sweeps. Their home court remains a fortress, with the team yet to taste defeat there this season.
UNC and NC Central have only crossed paths twice before, with the Tar Heels emerging victorious both times, including a commanding 7-0 win in their last encounter in 2023.
Tar Heel Triumphs and Highlights
UNC has been making waves in the ACC, moving to a perfect 2-0 after decisive victories over Syracuse and Boston College. The team has already secured four top-15 wins this season, the latest being a triumph over No.
6 Oklahoma. Their home record stands impressively at 9-0.
Tatum Evans, a junior, has been turning heads, earning her first ACC Player of the Week accolade on February 10. Her stellar performances included a 3-0 singles record and a 2-0 doubles record, highlighted by a ranked singles win during the ITA Indoor Championships.
Reese Brantmeier has been nothing short of spectacular, capturing the ACC Player of the Week title for two consecutive weeks as of February 3. Her efforts were pivotal in securing top-10 victories against No.
9 NC State and No. 1 Georgia.
The dynamic duo of Reese Brantmeier and Alanis Hamilton earned the ACC Doubles Team of the Week honors on January 27, thanks to their triumphs over ranked opponents from Virginia and Charlotte, starting their season with a 5-1 record.
Oby Kajuru made her mark as ACC Player of the Week on January 20, following a significant victory over No. 5 Savannah Dada-Mascoll from App State, marking the Tar Heels' first ranked singles win of the season.
The Tar Heels' victory over No. 14 Virginia, with a score of 6-1, was their first ranked win of 2026, setting the tone for a promising season.
Head coach Brian Kalbas celebrated a milestone with his 800th career win following the team's success against App State. Kalbas stands as the winningest active coach in NCAA tennis history and only the third ever to reach such a milestone.
Freshman Anna Frey is off to an impressive start, boasting a 9-1 singles record and a 5-1 doubles record, showcasing the depth of talent on the team.
Brantmeier and Hamilton, along with Kajuru and Maltby, earned All-America honors last fall after reaching the NCAA Individual Championships quarterfinals.
Reese Brantmeier, the reigning 2025 NCAA Singles National Champion, entered the spring ranked No. 1 in singles and has consistently earned All-America honors throughout her career.
Currently, UNC holds the No. 3 spot in the ITA Team Rankings for the fifth consecutive week. Six Tar Heels are featured in the ITA Singles Rankings, with Brantmeier leading the charge at No. 1, followed by Kajuru, Evans, Hamilton, Frey, and Rabman. Additionally, four doubles pairings are recognized in the ITA Doubles Rankings, highlighting the team's formidable presence on the court.
As the Tar Heels prepare to face NC Central, fans can expect a display of skill, strategy, and the relentless pursuit of excellence that defines this powerhouse program.