Maria Turchetto

Class:
Junior
Prev School:
Escola Dinâmica Bilingual School
Height:
5-5
Hometown:
Florianópolis, Brazil

2024-25 (So.)

Named to the All-Conference USA Doubles Second Team with partner Daniella O’Neill
Selected as the CUSA Doubles Pair of the Week in consecutive weeks with O’Neill (March 26, April 2)
Earned an overall 9-16 singles record and a 20-16 doubles mark
In the fall, collected a 5-3 singles mark and an 8-5 doubles record
Finished with the fifth most wins as a doubles pair (O’Neill) in a single year in program history
Competed in the ITA Conference Masters Championship with partner O’Neill. Lost the first round, before winning three consecutive matches, falling in the consolation bracket finals. Finished with a 3-2 record at the event
Went 5-1 overall with a 3-0 singles record at the Liberty Dual (Nov. 1-3)
In the spring, collected a 4-13 singles record and a 12-11 doubles mark
Clinched the match-winning fourth point in a 4-2 triumph over Kennesaw State in the quarterfinal round of the CUSA Championship. Topped Izabelle Persson 7-5, 6-3 in the No. 4 singles match.
Played all but one match in the No. 1 doubles position with O’Neill, the other match was also in the No. 1 position with Yu-Yun Chen
Went 6-1 in doubles competition in CUSA action
Topped No. 64 Tulane’s No. 1 duo of Campbell Richi and Leigh Van Zyl, 7-6 (8-6)
Held a six-match doubles winning streak, including a victory over No. 46 FIU’s No. 1 pair of Ekaterina Khairutdinova and Oyinlomo Quadre, 7-5
Awarded the CUSA Commissioner’s Academic Medal
Named an ITA Scholar Athlete
Included on the CSC Academic All-District team

2023-24 (Fr.)

Named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team
Honored as an ITA Scholar-Athlete
Included on the CUSA Academic Honor Roll
Totaled an overall 33-30 record, including a 20-15 singles mark and a 13-15 doubles record
Tallied a spring season with a 22-19 overall mark with a 13-9 singles record and a 9-10 doubles mark
Finished second on the team with 13 spring singles victories
Primarily played between the No. 5 and 6 singles positions with a 13-7 mark and an 8-2 record in the No. 6 position
At the 2024 CUSA Championship, went 3-0 in singles and 2-1 in doubles (with Daniella O'Neill)
Held a five-match singles winning streak from March 17-April 12

Prep

Graduate of Escola Dinâmica Bilingual School
Earned a national ranking as high as No. 2
Garnered a high ranking of No. 157 by ITF
Achieved a high UTR rating of 9.51
Ranked as No. 3 junior in Brazil, No. 16 adult ranking in Brazil (Nov. 2022)

Personal

Daughter of Fabiano Turchetto and Maria Alice Weber Ferrieira
Intends to major in international business
Birthday is Sept. 29

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Liberty's high level tennis team made me chose Liberty, but also the people, they were always kind to me and that is why I love Liberty.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I always listen to some good music to pump me up!

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My mom, she's the best! She's the kindest person I've ever known, she always motivates me to be better.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
When I won my first ITF tournament.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
2 has always been my favorite number.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Dinner is my favorite meal, Sushi is my favorite food.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
WhatsApp

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I love to read!

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Roger Federer

What is your favorite possession and why?
My phone, because I can talk to the people that I love.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Style by Taylor Swift.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Italy is my dream vacation because of the food.