Sofiia Mykhailets

Photo by: Evert Nelson/American Athletic Conference

Honors

2024-25 (Freshman)

Finished the spring season 13-8 in singles, playing predominantly in the No. 2 position
Went on a six-match winning streak from March 28-April 19
Ten of her wins came as sweeps
Recorded a 9-13 doubles record playing with three different partners
Finished the season ranked No. 78 with partner Alyssa Richter

Prior to Memphis

Career-high ITF juniors ranking of 295
Was ranked No. 1 in Ukraine among under-18 players
Has won five ITF junior tournaments, including a pair of J30 tournaments in Aizkraukle, Latvia, in 2023
Reached the finals of a J100 ITF tournament, also in Aizkraukle, Latvia, in 2023

Personal

Birthday: April 5
Daughter of Kseniia and Konstiantyn
Has a younger brother, Luka
Started tennis at age eight
Ideal place to vacation: The Bahamas and Hawaii
Favorite subject in school: English
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite sport other than tennis: Track and field
Favorite tennis players, male and female: Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova
I chose Memphis because: "I chose Memphis because of the people and this school’s huge spirit!"
Favorite food: Sushi
Enjoys listening to music and spending time with her friends when not studying or playing tennis