Duke women's tennis sophomore Irina Balus earned recognition as a CSC First Team Academic All-American following her impressive performance on the court. With a 3.98 GPA in political science, she is among six student-athletes on the first team, five of whom are from the ACC. Balus is now one of only six Duke players to achieve such honors and boasts a strong tennis record, finishing ranked No. 9 nationally in singles. Her accolades include advancing to the NCAA Singles Championship Round of 16 for two consecutive years and being selected as an ITA Singles All-American.

By the Numbers
  • 3.98 GPA in Political Science
  • 22-9 overall record in singles
  • 13 wins against ranked opponents
State of Play
  • Balus is the sixth Blue Devil to earn Academic All-American honors.
  • She completed her second consecutive year as an All-American player.
What's Next

Looking ahead, Balus aims to maintain her academic and athletic excellence as she prepares for the upcoming season. Expectations are high for her continued growth as a top competitor in both singles and doubles play.

Bottom Line

Irina Balus exemplifies the balance of excellence in academics and athletics, solidifying her position as a standout at Duke and setting a precedent for future student-athletes.