Hibah Shaikh Named ACC Women’s Tennis Freshman of the Week

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia women’s tennis player Hibah Shaikh (Teaneck, N.J.) was named the ACC Women’s Tennis Freshman of the Week as announced Tuesday (February 16) by the Atlantic Coast Conference.

In Virginia’s lone match of the week, Shaikh picked up victories on the No. 3 doubles and singles courts against Marshall. In doubles, she partnered with senior Rosie Johanson (Vancouver, Canada) for a 6-3 win. In singles, she topped Madi Ballow 6-4, 6-2.

Shaikh joins Emma Navarro (Charleston, S.C.) as Cavalier first years to have been named the ACC Freshman of the Week this season. Navarro has won the honor twice as well as being named the ACC Player of the Week.