A Brief History of Women’s Tennis at
West Virginia University

Women’s tennis was established at West Virginia University in 1973. Tennis initially had started out as a Fall sport which achieved success in its second year with a 15-0 record and its only WVWIAA title. The team was initially coached by Martha Thorn.

First African American to Play Women’s Tennis at West Virginia University

Shirley Robinson was the first African American athlete to participate in Women’s Tennis at West Virginia University in 1981.