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Valentina Vasquez-Pongruber 2020-21 HS

Valentina Vazquez Pongruber Season 2020-21

YearFreshman
HometownSantiago, Chile

2021-22 (Sophomore)

  • Picked up a pair of singles wins against UT Martin and North Florida.
  • Tacked three doubles victories against UT Martin, SEMO, and James Madison. 

2020-21 (Freshman)

  • Teamed up with Gabrielle Goldin to earn her first ranked SEC win by defeating No. 20 Silvia Chinellato and Emma Shelton (No. 39 South Carolina), 6-2. 
  • Appeared in 21 competitions and accumulated seven doubles wins.
  • 2020-21 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll 

HIGH SCHOOL

  • Ranked as the No. 1 player in the U18 Chile rankings.
  • Has a career-high ranking of No. 240 in the ITF Junior Rankings.
  • Member of the Chilean national team for numerous international tournaments.
  • Won two ITF Grade 5 singles tournaments, three ITD Grade 4 doubles tournaments and three ITF Grade 5 doubles tournaments.

PERSONAL

  • Daughter of Jorge Vasquez and Heidi Pongruber. 
  • Sister to Francisca, Matias and Rafaela.