Emory Women's Tennis Hosts Johns Hopkins for Senior Day

The Eagles look to cap off the regular season with a victory on their home courts.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 3:00pm

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A vibrant, cubist-inspired painting depicting a fragmented, multi-angled view of a women's tennis match, with sharp geometric shapes in shades of blue, yellow, and red conveying the dynamic energy of the sport.Emory's women's tennis team looks to honor its seniors with a victory over Johns Hopkins in their final home match of the regular season.Atlanta Today

The Emory University women's tennis team will host Johns Hopkins University this Saturday for their annual Senior Day match. The Eagles, who are currently ranked #3 in Division III, will honor their graduating seniors before taking on the visiting Blue Jays in the final regular season contest of the year.

Why it matters

Emory's women's tennis program is one of the most successful in Division III, having won 9 national championships. This match represents the last home appearance for the team's seniors, who have been instrumental in the Eagles' sustained excellence over the past four years.

The details

Emory enters the match with a 19-3 record on the season, while Johns Hopkins holds a 15-6 mark. The Eagles are led by senior captains Sophia Abelson and Olivia Cheng, who have paced the team throughout their collegiate careers. Emory will look to send its seniors out on a high note with a victory over the visiting Blue Jays.

  • The match is scheduled for this Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • First serve is set for 3:00 PM local time in Atlanta.

The players

Emory University

A private research university located in Atlanta, Georgia, known for its highly ranked Division III athletics programs, including women's tennis.

Johns Hopkins University

A private research university based in Baltimore, Maryland, with a strong NCAA Division III athletics department that includes the women's tennis team visiting Emory this weekend.

Sophia Abelson

A senior captain of the Emory women's tennis team, playing in her final home match for the Eagles.

Olivia Cheng

A senior captain of the Emory women's tennis team, playing in her final home match for the Eagles.

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What they’re saying

“We're really looking forward to celebrating our seniors on Saturday and sending them out with a win on their home courts.”

— Emory Head Coach

What’s next

Following the match against Johns Hopkins, Emory will await their seeding and matchup for the NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Tournament, which begins in late April.

The takeaway

Emory's women's tennis program has been a perennial powerhouse in Division III, and this weekend's Senior Day match represents the final home appearance for the team's veteran leaders who have helped sustain that excellence throughout their careers.