ITA Masters Sportsmanship Award 2026

Women's Tennis Anaiah Lisk, NAU Athletic Communications

NAU Women’s Tennis Competes in Doubles at ITA Masters Championships

ROME, Ga. (November 7, 2026) - Northern Arizona women's tennis sent a pair to compete in doubles at this weekend's ITA Masters Championships in Rome, Ga. The doubles pair was made up of senior Natalie Rainke and redshirt freshman Madelynn Ludwig.

In the round of 32, the 'Jacks fell to the doubles pair from Western Michigan which consisted of Julie Hostakova and Ayana Yaguchi in a hard fought two sets and tiebreaker, 4-6, 6-1, 10-6.

Rainke and Ludwig competed in the consolation doubles, advancing to semifinals. Following, they received the Sportsmanship Award for the tournament.

Looking ahead, the 'Jacks will head to Tucson, Ariz., for the Wildcat Invite (Nov. 13-15).

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Players Mentioned

Madelynn Ludwig

Madelynn Ludwig

Redshirt Freshman
Natalie Rainke

Natalie Rainke

Senior

Players Mentioned

Madelynn Ludwig

Madelynn Ludwig

Redshirt Freshman
Natalie Rainke

Natalie Rainke

Senior