The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2008-09 Women's Tennis Roster
Roster
Abby Liu
- Height:
- 5-6
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Cypress Falls
- Hometown:
- Houston, Texas
Records
Career
Singles: 22-9
Doubles: 9-12
Dual-Match Singles: 4-0
2009-10 (JUNIOR)
Singles: 12-4
Doubles: 3-9
Dual-Match Singles: 3-0
2008-09 (SOPHOMORE)
Singles: 3-3
Doubles: 3-5
Dual-Match Singles: 0-0
2007-08 (FRESHMAN)
Singles: 7-2
Doubles: 3-1
Dual-Match Singles: 1-0
AS A JUNIOR (2009-10)
• posted a 12-4 overall singles record and a 3-0 mark in dual matches
• totaled a 3-9 overall doubles record
• closed the season by winning her last six singles matches
• went 2-0 in conference play with singles wins over Missouri[apos]s Maureen Modesto (6-1, 6-1) and Iowa State[apos]s Liza Wischer (6-2, 6-1)
• notched a 6-0, 6-1 win over Fresno State[apos]s Anna Mikhaylova in UT[apos]s 7-0 win over the Bulldogs
• defeated Kansas State[apos]s Nina Sertic (6-3, 6-2) and Troy[apos]s Stephanie Vieira (6-1, 6-1) at the Georgia Invitational
• knocked off Northwestern[apos]s Stacey Lee (7-6 [4], 7-5) at the Duals in the Desert
• defeated Texas-Arlington[apos]s Nicola Matovicova (6-0, 6-2) and TCU[apos]s Katariina Tuohimaa (6-4, 6-0) in the consolation round at the ITA Texas Regional Championship
• opened the season with victories over SMU[apos]s Nicole Briceno (6-1, 7-6[2]) and Texas State[apos]s Melissa Hadad (6-1, 6-1) at the Rice Classic
AS A SOPHOMORE (2008-09)
• posted a 3-3 overall singles record and a 3-5 overall doubles record
• defeated USC[apos]s Cristala Andrews (6-3, 4-6, 6-3) and Northwestern[apos]s Nazlie Ghazal (6-2, 6-2) at the Duals in the Desert
• knocked off Texas A&M[apos]s Stephanie Davidson (6-1, 6-2) in the consolation round at the ITA Southwest Regional Championships
AS A FRESHMAN (2007-08)
• Posted a 7-2 overall singles record and a 3-1 doubles record
• Defeated Missouri[apos]s Sofia Ayala 3-6, 7-6 (6), 6-4 in UT[apos]s 6-1 win over the Tigers
• Defeated UCLA[apos]s Stephanie Wetmore and Clemson[apos]s Kathryn Gerber and Samantha Eppelsheimer at the Desert Classic
• Posted victories over Arkansas State[apos]s Menna Kamal, Houston[apos]s Neila Starratt and UTSA[apos]s Eva Silvestor at the Rice Invitational
• Teamed up with Courtney Zauft to register doubles victories in conference play against Iowa State, Nebraska and Texas Tech
BEFORE TEXAS
• Quarterfinalist at the 2006 Texas UIL Class 5A Championships
• Three-time district champion
• 2005 Texas UIL regional quarterfinalist
• Led Cypress Falls HS to three district championships
PERSONAL
Daughter of Mark Liu and Ginger Bian ... born April 28, 1989 in Jacksonville, Ala. ... has a twin sister, Amy (21) ... an accomplished violinist, has received superior ratings in state competitions ... a kinesiology major.
