AKRON, Ohio – University of Akron junior Ariadna Blinova (Riga, Latvia) is set to compete in the 2016 Oracle/ITA Masters on Thursday, October 13 in Malibu, California held at Pepperdine University and the Malibu Racquet Club.
"You do not receive this type of opportunity very often, so I am extremely excited for Ari," said head coach Brandon Padgett. "She has no pressure at this tournament. I just want her to relax and play her game, and enjoy the moment. Win or lose, she is representing The University of Akron, and I am very proud of her.