Bio

Collegiate Career Honors:

• 2023-24 NEWMAC Second Team All-Conference

2023-24:

• Had a record of 14-6 in singles as a first year
• Finished 16-7 in doubles as a first year
• Made collegiate debut by winning the “B” draw at NEWITT
• Defeated No. 40 Brandeis 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 at No. 2 singles
• Beat No. 19 MIT 8-5 at No. 2 doubles with partner Emilee Pak
• Won 8-0 at No. 2 doubles in the NEWMAC Championship First Round against Springfield

Before Wellesley:

• Attended Poolesville High School, graduated in 2023
• Captain of girls tennis team in senior year
• Led team to Class 2A West Regional Title in 2021, 2x Class 2A State Title in 2022 and 2023

Personal:

• Daughter of Rui Xu and Qinghua Zhao
• Has one older sister

Why Wellesley:

• Chose to attend Wellesley because she loves how tight-knit the community, especially the alumni, is and how many opportunities are available not only at Wellesley, but also in Boston