Upcoming Event: Women's Tennis at Santa Barbara on January 18, 2026
Women's Tennis
at Santa Barbara
The University of Utah Athletics
Photo by: Steve C. Wilson
Utes Honored By ITA Mountain Region
5/21/2018 9:54 AM | Women's Tennis
SALT LAKE CITY – The University of Utah women's tennis program was honored today by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association for its dedication on and off the court this season.
The team is earning the ITA Mountain Region Community Service Award after making an impact in the Salt Lake City community this season.
"With their practice schedule, school, matches and travel, it is nothing short of amazing that these young women genuinely care and make the time to be involved in their community," head coach Mat Iandolo said. "Hopefully, I do a great job of reinforcing its significance."
The Utes were a part of "Team Impact" this season, recruiting a 14-year-old who has cystic fibrosis. Their new teammate got to be a part of team practices, matches and team dinners this past season.
They were involved in bowling nights with community members who have special needs and volunteered at the Ronald McDonald house where they read and interacted with the children. On campus, the Utah women's tennis team also helped host "Trunk or Treat" during Halloween for the children in the community.
One of their biggest community service projects of the year was for the Tommy Tough Foundation. The Utes dedicated one of their home matches to a young boy named Tommy who was born with congenital heart defects. The Utes signed posters, took pictures with fans, and did a meet and greet with the people who bought tickets for the fundraiser.
Along with the team award, two Utes are receiving individual awards from the ITA Mountain Region with Alexia Petrovic being named Most Improved Player (Senior) and Brianna Chisholm earning the Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship Award.
Petrovic played at the No. 1 singles position this season after playing at the No. 3 spot just a year ago. She finished the year 9-9 overall with an 8-7 record at No. 1 doubles with two ranked wins at singles and three in doubles.
"I believe no one in the country has improved over four years more than Alexia," Iandolo said. "For her to get to the point where she is winning singles matches over the top of the line against Stanford, UCLA and Cal is a tribute to every extra house she spent on the court. She is a model of what I want this program to be about."
Petrovic came away with several key victories in 2018, including a win over eventual Pac-12 Singles Player of the Year Ena Shibahara of UCLA when she was ranked 11th in the country. She also was a part of the doubles team that knocked off the No. 10-ranked team from the Bruins at home.
Chisholm, who was a steady leader on the No. 2 court for the Utes this season, also kept busy off the court, spending countless hours serving the community.
"This sounds cliché but Breezy truly is a better person than she is a player, and she is an extremely talented and gifted player," Iandolo said. "As we move into next year, this team could not be in better hands in terms of leadership. I am very proud of what Breezy is becoming."
Chisholm was the team representative for Team Impact this season while also volunteering as a reader for adult and children refugees from all over the world.
She was active during the holidays as well, helping shop for, wrap and deliver presents to a single mother and her three children. With her church group, Chisholm also volunteers to do yard work for the elderly and sick in her neighborhood.
After earning recognition from the Mountain Region, the Utes along with Petrovic and Chisholm are also now up for the each of their respective national awards that will be announced later this month.
The team is earning the ITA Mountain Region Community Service Award after making an impact in the Salt Lake City community this season.
"With their practice schedule, school, matches and travel, it is nothing short of amazing that these young women genuinely care and make the time to be involved in their community," head coach Mat Iandolo said. "Hopefully, I do a great job of reinforcing its significance."
The Utes were a part of "Team Impact" this season, recruiting a 14-year-old who has cystic fibrosis. Their new teammate got to be a part of team practices, matches and team dinners this past season.
They were involved in bowling nights with community members who have special needs and volunteered at the Ronald McDonald house where they read and interacted with the children. On campus, the Utah women's tennis team also helped host "Trunk or Treat" during Halloween for the children in the community.
One of their biggest community service projects of the year was for the Tommy Tough Foundation. The Utes dedicated one of their home matches to a young boy named Tommy who was born with congenital heart defects. The Utes signed posters, took pictures with fans, and did a meet and greet with the people who bought tickets for the fundraiser.
Along with the team award, two Utes are receiving individual awards from the ITA Mountain Region with Alexia Petrovic being named Most Improved Player (Senior) and Brianna Chisholm earning the Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship Award.
Petrovic played at the No. 1 singles position this season after playing at the No. 3 spot just a year ago. She finished the year 9-9 overall with an 8-7 record at No. 1 doubles with two ranked wins at singles and three in doubles.
"I believe no one in the country has improved over four years more than Alexia," Iandolo said. "For her to get to the point where she is winning singles matches over the top of the line against Stanford, UCLA and Cal is a tribute to every extra house she spent on the court. She is a model of what I want this program to be about."
Petrovic came away with several key victories in 2018, including a win over eventual Pac-12 Singles Player of the Year Ena Shibahara of UCLA when she was ranked 11th in the country. She also was a part of the doubles team that knocked off the No. 10-ranked team from the Bruins at home.
Chisholm, who was a steady leader on the No. 2 court for the Utes this season, also kept busy off the court, spending countless hours serving the community.
"This sounds cliché but Breezy truly is a better person than she is a player, and she is an extremely talented and gifted player," Iandolo said. "As we move into next year, this team could not be in better hands in terms of leadership. I am very proud of what Breezy is becoming."
Chisholm was the team representative for Team Impact this season while also volunteering as a reader for adult and children refugees from all over the world.
She was active during the holidays as well, helping shop for, wrap and deliver presents to a single mother and her three children. With her church group, Chisholm also volunteers to do yard work for the elderly and sick in her neighborhood.
After earning recognition from the Mountain Region, the Utes along with Petrovic and Chisholm are also now up for the each of their respective national awards that will be announced later this month.
Players Mentioned
/ Women's Tennis
/ Women's Tennis
Utah Women's Tennis 25-26 Pronunciations
Thursday, September 11
Role models. Trailblazers. Legends. Celebrating our #AAPI student-athletes this month and always.
Monday, May 20
Recap: Utah women's tennis defends home court with victory over Oregon
Tuesday, May 14
A Chat with Anastasia and Mat
Wednesday, June 29