Harvard women's tennis (11-9, 1-4 Ivy) is set to wrap up its regular season with matches against No. 49 Columbia and Cornell at home this weekend. The Crimson will play Columbia on Saturday, April 18, followed by a match against Cornell on Sunday, April 19, which also serves as Senior Day to honor Charlotte Owensby. Last weekend, Harvard split its matches, dominating Brown, 4-1, while succumbing to Yale, 4-1. The team currently ranks No. 69 in the ITA Division I Women's Team Rankings.

By the Numbers
  • Harvard has a record of 17-3 in doubles matches with Stephanie Yakoff and Kavya Karra, ranking No. 42 nationally.
  • Kavya Karra leads Harvard with 19 singles and 26 doubles wins, marking the most doubles wins in a season since at least 2009.
Yes, But

While Harvard enjoys a historic advantage over both opponents in their all-time series, the Crimson will need to improve upon their Ivy League record to show competitiveness in future seasons.

State of Play
  • Columbia is 4-1 in the Ivy League, while Cornell has yet to secure an Ivy win this season.
  • This weekend's matches are pivotal as Harvard seeks to bolster its lineup before the Ivy League Championships.
What's Next

Following these matches, Harvard will prepare for the Ivy League Championships, where their performance this weekend could impact their seeding and momentum into the tournament.

Bottom Line

Harvard's concluding matches this weekend are crucial not only for improving their Ivy League record but also for establishing confidence heading into postseason play.