Women’s Tennis Welcomes Zara Larke

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. –Alabama women's tennis head coach, Jonatan Berhane, announced the signing of Zara Larke on Wednesday. Larke will join the Crimson Tide for the 2025 spring season after spending two years at Virginia.

Head Coach Jonatan Berhane's Comment

"We're excited to have Zara join our team. Her previous collegiate tennis experience will be a great asset. She's eager to compete for Alabama, and I am confident she'll be an excellent teammate, both on and off the court. Roll Tide!"

Zara Larke's Comment

"I'm very excited to join the Alabama women's tennis team and beyond grateful for this opportunity. I'm looking forward to contributing to the team's success and representing Alabama. Roll Tide!"

Zara Larke | Virginia | Sunshine Coast, Australia

Currently ranked No. 75 in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's doubles ranking
Received Atlantic Coast Conference Honor Roll during her freshman year (2023-24)
Ranked No. 91 in the International Tennis Federation Junior rankings
Advanced to the second round of singles at the Junior Australian Open (2022, 2023)
J3 Victorian Junior Clay Court International singles champion (2022)
J5 Santo Domingo singles champion (2021)
Three-time Junior ITF doubles champion, winning the title twice in 2021 and once in 2022
Doubles finalist in the Women's ITF 15K Caloundra (2023)
Majoring in kinesiology

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