Turner Yates vs. BYU

Turner Yates Season 2015-16

YearFreshman
HometownJackson, Miss.

FRESHMAN (2015-16)

  • In first year of collegiate tennis, went 15-16 overall, posting an 11-12 mark in singles play and a 4-4 line in doubles play.
  • During the spring season, went 4-3 at the No. 6 position.
  • Recorded singles wins in four of five matches between Feb. 6 and Feb. 21, earning wins over Missouri State, BYU, Furman and USC-Upstate.
  • Recorded first collegiate win on Sept. 18 in a doubles action with Clare Raley, defeating Olivia Boesing and Elle Stokes (Louisville).

PREP

  • 2015 Mississippi Tennis Association Player of the Year as a high school senior
  • Did not play HS tennis as a junior or senior
  • Mississippi HS Hall of Fame inductee in 2013
  • Won the Mississippi state No. 1 singles title as a sophomore in 2013
  • Named MVP for Jackson Acamedy as a freshman
  • On the acamedic honor roll in 2012 and 2015
  • Won a community service award as a freshman

PERSONAL

  • Daughter of Gene and Kendall Yates
  • Interested in journalism, business and communications at Mizzou
  • Enjoys hunting in her spare time
  • Was a member of her high school's cheerleading squad and track team 
  • Sister, Ellie, plays tennis at Vanderbilt University and won a national team title in 2015 
  • Daughter of Gene and Kendall Yates