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Women's Tennis

Aaliyah Poeran

Aaliyah Poeran is a competitive all-court player with extensive experience in both national and international tournaments. She started playing at the age of six and has steadily progressed through the Dutch junior rankings to a career-high of 35. Aaliyah is a team-oriented player who has competed at the highest levels of club competition (Hoofdklasse) and was part of a mixed team that won a national championship.

Women's Tennis

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Fall 2027

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Den Haag

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About Aaliyah Poeran

Aaliyah’s game is built on baseline consistency and her ability to dictate play with specific patterns, such as her forehand inside-out and backhand down-the-line. In addition to her national circuit, where she has won several bronze and silver tournaments, she has gained international experience competing in Ten Pro events at locations like the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, Paris, and Dubai. She is currently focused on transitioning to the ITF Junior circuit.

Aaliyah trains several times a week and is committed to further developing her game in a competitive environment. Having played in various team formats, she understands the dynamics of team competition and is motivated to contribute to a college roster while continuing her athletic and academic growth.

Some of her best UTR-based results are:
6-2 7-6 win over Eline Cheung (UTR 6.03)
6-2 6-1 win over Elin Raterman (UTR 5.59)
6-4 3-6 6-3 win over Femke Rops (UTR 5.64)

Academics:
Aaliyah is a focused student with a strong interest in Psychology and Criminal Investigation. She is looking for a college program that allows her to combine her academic interests with a high-level tennis environment. 

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