The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Women’s Tennis Wraps Up Successful 2026 Season
5/7/2026 11:50:00 AM | Women's Tennis
BIRMINGHAM – The UAB women's tennis team put together a strong 2026 campaign, totaling 11 team victories and advancing to the quarterfinals of the American Conference Tournament. The Blazers were especially dominant at home, earning eight wins in Birmingham while compiling 50 singles victories and 27 doubles wins throughout the season.
Leading the way in singles play was Gresi Bajri, who paced the Blazers with 11 singles victories while remaining undefeated at home in singles competition. Nera Tesankic and Julia Caffarena each added nine singles wins on the season, while Antonia Ende collected eight victories. Klara Kajabova recorded seven singles wins and Kristyna Damaskova added six more for the Green and Gold.
In doubles competition, the duo of Damaskova and Kajabova led the team with a 12-5 overall doubles record, the best mark on the squad. The pair also excelled at home, collecting eight doubles victories in Birmingham. Their signature win of the season came against Alabama, where they earned a hard-fought 7-6(5) victory over an Alabama doubles tandem.
The pairing of Caffarena and Ende also delivered a strong season in doubles play. The duo finished with an 11-9 overall record, ranking second on the team, while matching the team-high with eight doubles victories at home.
UAB's consistent play throughout the spring helped the Blazers secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the American Conference Women's Tennis Championship, capping off a successful season highlighted by depth across the singles lineup and strong doubles performances.
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Leading the way in singles play was Gresi Bajri, who paced the Blazers with 11 singles victories while remaining undefeated at home in singles competition. Nera Tesankic and Julia Caffarena each added nine singles wins on the season, while Antonia Ende collected eight victories. Klara Kajabova recorded seven singles wins and Kristyna Damaskova added six more for the Green and Gold.
In doubles competition, the duo of Damaskova and Kajabova led the team with a 12-5 overall doubles record, the best mark on the squad. The pair also excelled at home, collecting eight doubles victories in Birmingham. Their signature win of the season came against Alabama, where they earned a hard-fought 7-6(5) victory over an Alabama doubles tandem.
The pairing of Caffarena and Ende also delivered a strong season in doubles play. The duo finished with an 11-9 overall record, ranking second on the team, while matching the team-high with eight doubles victories at home.
UAB's consistent play throughout the spring helped the Blazers secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the American Conference Women's Tennis Championship, capping off a successful season highlighted by depth across the singles lineup and strong doubles performances.
BLAZER MADE
Blazer student-athletes are provided every resource possible to be champions in competition and in life. The Blazer Made initiative was created to provide comprehensive programing in Personal Development, Leadership and Career Preparedness. Your support to Blazer Made is an investment in the holistic education and a commitment to impact the future of each Blazer athlete who wears the Green & Gold. Click here or connect with Blazer Boosters on how you can continue to fuel success.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information about the UAB women's tennis team, be sure to follow them on Twitter and Instagram @UAB_WTN.
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