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2025-26 Tennis Roster

Photos by Yitzel Serna '26
Photos by Yitzel Serna '26
Photos by Yitzel Serna '26
Photos by Yitzel Serna '26
Photos by Frank Poulin
Photos by Yitzel Serna '26
Photos by Yitzel Serna '26
Photos by Yitzel Serna '26

Sofia Corte-Real

  • Height 5-5
  • Year 2028
  • Hometown Stamford, Conn.
  • High School Laurel Springs School
  • Major Neuroscience
  • Pronunciation soh-FEE-uh COURT-REAL

Biography

Collegiate Career Honors:
  • 2024-25 Wellesley Athletics Rookie of the Year for the Class of 2028
  • 2024-25 NEWMAC Second Team All-Conference Doubles
  • 2025 ITA Scholar-Athlete
2024-25:
  • 13-6 in singles, 12-7 in doubles
  • Made collegiate debut with singles wins over Babson and Trinity and doubles wins against UCSC and Brandeis at the Wellesley Invitational
  • Defeated No. 40 RPI 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 at No. 3 singles
  • Topped No. 23 Denison 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 at No. 3 singles
  • Picked up a 6-3, 6-4 win at No. 3 singles over No. 37 Hope
  • Scored a 6-1, 6-1 win over No. 20 New York U. at No. 3 singles
Before Wellesley:
  • Attended Hong Kong International School for first year and sophomore year, then attended Laurel Springs School for junior and senior year
  • Member of the varsity girl's tennis team
  • Captain during sophomore year
  • Reached a career-high of 650 in the world for juniors (ITF)
  • Reached two singles J5 finals, won two J5 doubles titles and reached finals for three J4 tournaments
Personal:
  • Born in London, England
  • Speaks three languages (English, Portuguese and French)
  • Member of National Honors Society
  • Communication lead for female empowerment club in Hong Kong called "Girl Up"
  • Worked with Hong Kong's Children's Cancer Foundation, hosting multiple events for children
  • Has lived in England, Switzerland, Hong Kong and Connecticut
  • Has a Jack-Russel, Elvis and a Golden Retriever, Maisie 
  • Father played four years of college tennis
Why Wellesley:
  •  Chose to attend Wellesley for the remarkable academic opportunities, unmatched alumni network, encouraging athletic community and an environment which consistently empowers women to change the world

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Historical Player Information

  • 2024-25First-year

    5'5"
  • 2025-26Sophomore

    5'5"
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