Alexa Noel
American tennis player (born 2002)
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Alexa Noel (born September 6, 2002) is an American tennis player. She has reached a career-high singles ranking by the WTA of world No. 679 and a doubles ranking of No. 948.[1] She won the 2024 NCAA singles championship playing for the Miami Hurricanes. She also reached an ITF Junior world ranking of No. 4.
Noel at the 2024 US Open | |
| Country (sports) | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 6, 2002 |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $122,603 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 34–27 |
| Career titles | 1 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 679 (June 17, 2024) |
| Current ranking | No. 878 (November 25, 2024) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | 1R (2024) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 7–8 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 946 (February 10, 2020) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| US Open | 1R (2019) |
| Last updated on: November 26, 2024. | |
Professional career
Noel made it into the final of the 2019 Wimbledon girl's championship, before falling to Daria Snigur.[2] On August 11, 2019, Noel and her partner, Abigail Forbes won the USTA Girls 18s National Championships doubles title, earning the pair a wildcard entry into the doubles main draw of the 2019 US Open.[3] She won her first professional tournament on January 26, 2020, at the ITF Cancún.[citation needed]
She made her Grand Slam tournament singles debut at the 2024 US Open after receiving a wildcard for the main draw, earning her spot as the current NCAA singles champion.[4][5] Noel lost in the first round to Sara Sorribes Tormo.[6][7]
College career
In 2020 Noel enrolled at the University of Iowa. She compiled a 25-3 record there as the #1 singles player. She transferred to the University of Miami Hurricanes in 2022. Noel won the NCAA women's singles title on May 25, 2024.[citation needed]
ITF Circuit finals
Junior Grand Slam tournament finals
Singles: 1 (runner-up)
| Result | Year | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 2019 | Wimbledon | Grass | 4–6, 4–6 |