Olivia Nicholls

Olivia Nicholls

Studying at Â鶹ֱ²¥ University gave me the opportunity to train full time whilst gaining my degree. Â鶹ֱ²¥ tennis provide an excellent package, including outstanding coaching, regular S&C sessions as well as physiotherapy and sports psychology support. The facilities are exceptional, including 8 indoor courts and a world class gym. Training alongside other professional athletes makes Â鶹ֱ²¥ a very motivational and inspiring place to train. 

The excellent training package at Â鶹ֱ²¥ transformed my game, enabling me to gain my world ranking in singles and doubles in my second year. After winning a number ITF Pro Circuit doubles titles, and rising to 450 in the world, I was rewarded with a place in the GB University team in the World University Games in 2015 and 2017. Playing at the World University games was an incredible opportunity and experience, and I was delighted to win a bronze medal in the ladies doubles in Taipei, 2017.

After graduating, I continued to play professionally. I took on the role as pro player coach which allowed me to keep training at Â鶹ֱ²¥, and gain my level 3 coaching qualification. My career highlights so far have been winning 12 pro doubles titles, reaching a career high ranking in doubles of 220, and playing in the qualifying of Wimbledon doubles. I'm extremely grateful of the continued support from Â鶹ֱ²¥, and my goals are to play in the main draw of Wimbledon and break into the top 100 in doubles.