stefanie mikesz freshman bardowick, germany berufskolleg halle westf 32 | 2011 MEMPHIS WOMEN’S TENNIS EXPERIENCE What I love about Memphis is that we all are like a family. Being a part of a program like this is what I’ve always wanted. We work hard in practice, but we do it with a lot of fun and good energy. — Stefanie Mikesz FALL 2010: Began Lady Tiger career at Roberta Alison Fall Classic in Tuscaloosa, Ala., with 1-2 record…First Memphis career win came against Jodie Tiley of UT- Martin, 6-1, 6-1…Received bid to ITA All-American Championships to compete in prequalifying doubles with Courtney Collins…Upended by Illinois duo Breanna Smutko and Chelcie Abajian, 9-7… Went 2-2 at ITA Regionals in singles, including back-to- back wins over Karina Kedzo of East Tennessee, 6-2, 6-4, and Safiyya Ismail of Cincinnati, 6-4, 6-2. What her Teammates are Saying Gregarious — she’s very outgoing, friendly to everyone, loves to have a good laugh and she’s got your back no matter what. — Kathleen Hawkins COMPLETE BIO