Laura Granville

Laura Granville, born on May twelfth, nineteen eighty-one, is a distinguished American former professional tennis player. Her remarkable journey began at Stanford University, where she made an indelible mark on the collegiate tennis scene. During her two-year tenure, she achieved an astonishing record of fifty-eight consecutive singles victories, culminating in an impressive overall record of ninety-three wins to just three losses. Granville's prowess on the court was further highlighted by her triumph in the NCAA Championship in singles and her recognition as the ITA Player of the Year in both two thousand and one and two thousand and two.

In two thousand one, Granville played a pivotal role in leading Stanford to the women's tennis national team championship, showcasing her versatility as she also reached the finals in doubles. After an illustrious career on the WTA Tour, which spanned seven full years, she retired in two thousand ten. Granville returned to her alma mater to complete her studies, graduating in two thousand twelve, a testament to her commitment to both academics and athletics.

Her contributions to the sport did not end with her playing career. In two thousand fourteen, she was honored with induction into the Stanford University Athletics Hall of Fame, recognizing her exceptional achievements. Currently, Granville is in her sixth season as the head coach of the Princeton University women's tennis team, where she continues to inspire the next generation of athletes. Under her leadership, the Princeton women's tennis program clinched the Ivy League title in two thousand fourteen and celebrated a historic victory over Arizona State, marking the program's first-ever NCAA tournament match win.