Vanessa Abel
5'3"
Senior
Tucson, Arizona

Abel Stats
Season          Singles         Doubles
1998            13-16           15-9
1999            16-17           8-10
Fall 1999       6-6             6-4
Overall         35-39           29-23

According to Dancer:
"As a coaching staff, we want Vanessa to just go out and play. We have a lot of faith in her. She possesses the most complete repertoire on the team, and our job is to encourage her to use this versatility. Her physical play and dedication to our strength and conditioning program is an excellent example for the rest of the team."

Arizona:
Enters her third season at Arizona after transferring from Baylor University. Played in the No. 5 and 6 singles positions last year. Teamed with Michelle Gough last year posting a 8-9 record in the No. 2 doubles position . . . notched a 6-6 singles record and a 6-4 doubles record splitting time with Siri Fomsgaard and Uzma Khan as doubles partners . . . recipient of PAW Award in the fall of 1999.

Baylor University - - 1996-97:
Played No.1 doubles and rotated between the three and four singles slots...set the a Big 12 Conference record for single-season doubles and singles victories...made the Dean's List.

High School:
Graduated from Salpointe Catholic High School of Tucson, Ariz., in 1996 . . . earned four letters in tennis and basketball . . . held a national junior ranking of No. 1 in the southwest region . . . member of National Honors Society.

Personal:
Business major . . . daughter of Robert and Virginia Abel . . . both parents attended UA . . . enjoys bible studies, basketball, and beading . . . born 4-6-78 in Tucson, Ariz. . . full name is Vanessa Marie Abel.

Abel's Favorites
Movie: Splendor in the Grass
Actor: Nicolas Cage
Actress: Meryl Streep
Athlete: Neil Willey
Tennis Player: Pete Sampras
Team: Arizona Women's Tennis
Music Group: Dave Matthews Band
Food: Chips and Salsa