Maria Turchetto

Schedule

WTEN

at Jimmy Powell Invitational

Friday, September 19

WTEN

at ITA All-American Championships

Sunday, September 21

WTEN

at Martha Thorn Invite

Friday, October 3

WTEN

at ITA Atlantic Regional

Thursday, October 16

Full Schedule

Class:
Junior
Height:
5-5
Hometown:
Florianópolis, Brazil

2023-24 (Fr.)

Named to the CUSA 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 on majoring in 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.