Edoardo Graziani came into this season with an already-impressive list of accomplishments. The men's tennis senior was the 2021-22 Ivy League Player of the Year — the first Quaker to ever receive the honor — and competed at the NCAA Individual Championships.

But he would have to wait until this season — his fourth in the Red and Blue — to have one of the most fulfilling experiences of his collegiate career: a chance to play alongside his brother, freshman Manfredi Graziani.

“To have my senior...

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For most student-athletes, getting to college can test patience and willpower, as they struggle with increased competition, commitments, and challenges. But for freshman Kian Vakili, the daily grind required by Penn men's tennis is nothing new.

The Longwood, Fla. native was coached by his father Babak, who played collegiately at New York University. Babak also served as a mentor and inspiration to young Vakili throughout his junior te...

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It's not easy to follow up on an 18-1 season, Penn men's squash's first Ivy League title since 1969, and a trip to the Potter Cup. But this year, the Quakers are on pace to match last season's remarkable run.

The team has begun the season with eight straight wins, combining to outscore opponents 70-2. The Quakers have boasted shutouts of four ranked teams so far, including No. 11 Rochester and No. 13 Chatham this past weekend.

On Sat...

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Maya Urata almost opted against playing her sport the collegiate level.

Before college, she held two particular passions: singing and tennis. But — luckily for Penn — she ultimately decided to go the tennis route.

Though it's still early in her career, the freshman phenom has taken on a lead role for Penn, going 6-4 in doubles and 5-3 in singles across her first four meets as a Quaker.

Urata started to dabble in tennis around 5 year...