Kansas women's tennis has secured a spot in the 2026 NCAA Tennis Tournament, making it their second consecutive appearance and 15th overall. They will face No. 6-seed Oklahoma in the first round on May 2 at 2 p.m. CT in Norman. Head coach Todd Chapman acknowledges the challenge of competing against a top team. The Jayhawks are coming off a 13-10 season and are ranked No. 39 in the ITA rankings, with a strong Big 12 performance behind them.

By the Numbers
  • Kansas has a 13-10 overall record and ranked No. 39 in ITA.
  • The Jayhawks went 9-4 in Big 12 play, tying the most conference wins in team history.
  • Oklahoma enters with a 23-5 overall record and a 13-2 SEC record.
Yes, But

While Kansas boasts a record number of conference wins this season, they are still up against a formidable opponent in Oklahoma, which has significantly more overall wins and higher rankings.

State of Play
  • Kansas is coming off a quarterfinal loss to Arizona in the Big 12 Conference Tournament.
  • Kyoka Kubo leads Kansas with a No. 77 singles ranking and a 12-6 record at No. 1 singles.
  • Oklahoma features standout players like Evialina Laskevic and a strong No. 1 doubles pairing.
What's Next

If Kansas defeats Oklahoma, they will advance to face the winner of the SMU vs. Wichita State match on May 3, with the match time yet to be determined.

Bottom Line

The upcoming match against Oklahoma is crucial for Kansas; a win could set the stage for a significant postseason run, emphasizing their growth as a competitive program in women's tennis.