IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa women’s tennis head coach Sasha Schmid announced Tuesday that Alexa Noel has signed a national letter of intent to join the Hawkeyes in August.
Noel is from Summit, New Jersey, and ended 2019 ranked No. 4 in the International Tennis Federation junior world rankings. In 2019, she advanced to finals of Wimbledon Juniors.
“Today we officially welcome Alexa to our Hawkeye tennis family. Alexa is one of the top-ranked junior tennis players in the world and Hawkeye Nation is going to love watching her play, compete, and fight for Iowa” Schmid said.
“Alexa has competed and succeeded on some of biggest stages in tennis, including court one in the Wimbledon Junior finals, and at the U.S. Junior Fed Cup, where she clinched the title for the United States in doubles with Coco Gauff. She has competed in the women’s doubles main draw of the U.S. Open, and in every junior grand slam tournament.
“I am thrilled to have her join our program and attend the University of Iowa, where she can continue her development as a young woman, student, and elite tennis player. Alexa has high standards, and I know she is excited to compete at the highest level of college tennis as she moves towards a successful professional tennis career.
“Alexa comes from a Hawkeye family, with both parents from Iowa. She is a wonderful fit for our team and our staff, and her signing is a huge step forward for Iowa women’s tennis.”
