2025-26 Women's Tennis Roster
Celina Joseph
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Prev School:
- UCT Online High School
- Height:
- 5-1
- Hometown:
- Malmesbury, South Africa
2024-25 (Fr.)
Prep
Personal
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The people around me are supportive and the environment is welcoming. Liberty feels like my home away from home, and it has given me the opportunity to reach my goals and enjoy the process.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Pregame, I listen to some music while I get ready. Postgame, I reflect and cool down.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My family inspires me to work hard and pushes me towards achieving my goals.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning my first ITF junior tournament.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Dinner, chicken schnitzel or stew
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
WhatsApp
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Learning new games and watching movies
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
My parrot Girty
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Serena Williams
What is your go-to karaoke song?
“Back to Friends” by Sombr
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Paris, as I have always wanted to try the cuisine and see the Eiffel Tower.
- Named to the All-Conference USA Doubles second team
- Joined the team in January
- Earned an 11-11 singles record and a 12-7 doubles record
- Played the majority of singles matches in the No. 6 position with an 8-10 record, went 3-1 playing in the No. 5 singles position
- Earned a perfect 5-0 record in CUSA singles play and a 6-1 mark in doubles with partner Yu-Yun Chen
- Won six consecutive singles matches from March 21-April 17
- Secured four straight doubles victories to close the season with Chen
- Named an ITA Scholar Athlete
Prep
- Attended UCT Online High School
- Held a No. 633 ITF junior ranking, a 9.46 UTR ranking and a 20.6 WTN at the time of signing
- Claimed seven championship titles at ITF events including three J30 Gaborone, two J30 Windhoek championships and two J5 Bulawayo titles
- Played to an 81-28 record and a 14-2 record in 2024
Personal
- Daughter of Desmond and Cindy Joseph
- Intends to major in sport management
- Birthday is April 7
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The people around me are supportive and the environment is welcoming. Liberty feels like my home away from home, and it has given me the opportunity to reach my goals and enjoy the process.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Pregame, I listen to some music while I get ready. Postgame, I reflect and cool down.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My family inspires me to work hard and pushes me towards achieving my goals.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning my first ITF junior tournament.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Dinner, chicken schnitzel or stew
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Learning new games and watching movies
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
My parrot Girty
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Serena Williams
What is your go-to karaoke song?
“Back to Friends” by Sombr
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Paris, as I have always wanted to try the cuisine and see the Eiffel Tower.
Coach Connell Talks About The Win Over KSU
Thursday, April 17
Joaquim Almeida Talks About The Upcoming CUSA Tournament
Tuesday, April 15
Daniella O'Neill Talks About The Upcoming CUSA Tournament
Tuesday, April 15
Joaquim Almeida: Finding the Lord and Liberty
Friday, April 11
