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Memphis Tigers Women’s Tennis vs. Lipscomb

Photo by: Matthew A. Smith

Photo by: Joe Murphy

Photo by: Joe Murphy

Photo by: Joe Murphy

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Josephine Cao

Height:
5-1
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Lenexa, Kan.

Career:
Singles Record: 21-29 overall // 9-11 dual // 0-3 AAC
Doubles Record: 37-32 overall // 22-17 dual // 2-6 AAC

2018-19 (Junior):
Fall:
- Finished the fall 4-5 in singles and 6-2 in doubles play
- Won first two matches of ITA Regional Championships in singles to advance to the B Flight Round of 16
- Won doubles Line title at Samford Round Robin alongside partner Claire Sullivan

2017-18 (Sophomore):
Fall:
- Posted a 2-7 mark in singles and 3-5 record in singles
- Capped the fall with a pair of singles wins at the Roberta Alison Classic
- Ended fall action with two wins in doubles at the Roberta Alison Classic

Spring:
- Compiled a 6-12 singles mark and 15-7 in doubles
- Tied the team high for most doubles wins
- Began the season with seven straight doubles victories
- Picked up a ranked win against Ole Miss’ No. 58 Jandric/Vrbenska
- Won five of last six doubles matches, including a pair of wins against Cincinnati and Tulsa in the conference tournament

2016-17 (Freshman):
Fall:
- Was 6-6 in singles play and 6-8 in doubles action throughout the fall
- Won collegiate debut at the Mizzou Hidden Duals
- Capped the fall with a pair of singles wins at the Louisville Hidden Duals
- Went 2-1 in doubles play at the Samford Invitational

Spring:
- Posted a 5-6 singles mark and 7-10 doubles record during first collegiate spring
- Collected victories in first two dual-match singles contests against UAB and Lipscomb
- Won first three doubles matches alongside partner Hanna Sohn
- Etched first ranked win against No. 41 Ho/Niezgoda of Rice

Prior to Memphis:
Helped lead Shawnee Mission West HS to a pair of third-place finishes in the state championship in 2013 and 2015 … compiled a 22-1 record in 2015 … individually, claimed the state title in 2015 and was the doubles champion in 2014, first to win a state title in school history … finished sixth in the state tournament in 2013 … garnered all-state honors from 2012-16 … listed an All-American in 2016 … Member of National Honors Society and listed to high school’s honor roll

Personal:
Attended Shawnee Mission West HS in Lenexa, Kansas … coached by Paige Salueter in high school … enjoys Pilates, arts and crafts and DIY projects … daughter of Tam Cao and Trinh Duong