In recent years we have seen more and more Dutch tennis players making the move to the United States, we have once again figured out who the best players of this moment are, just like in previous years. Last year we shared a similar overview and earlier this year the best 10 college tennis players were also featured. The list is based on the current UTR (Universal Tennis Rating) of the players, which gives a good idea of their performance and the level they are at. Here is the top 10 for 2025.

10. Bente Spee

UTR: 8.98
University: University of Florida
Division/Conference: NCAA Division I, Southeastern Conference

Bente Spee continues to be a powerful player in the college tennis world. She enjoyed another impressive win in 2024, including a victory over a player with a UTR of 10+. In her final season at the University of Florida, Bente continues to play an important role for her team. She has shown very steady development and remains a promise for the future. Not surprisingly, this year’s senior is on our list of Ones to watch for the tennis season.

9. Safien Boulonois

UTR: 9.07
University: Gonzaga University
Division/Conference: NCAA Division I, West Coast Conference

Safien Boulonois is a new name in the top 10 of this list. She is currently playing in her first year for Gonzaga University. With a UTR of 9.07, Safien shows that she is ready to make her mark in NCAA Division I competition. This year will be an exciting season for her and we look forward to seeing how she continues to develop.

8. Minchae Kim

UTR: 9.31
University: Rutgers University
Division/Conference: NCAA Division I, Big Ten Conference

Minchae Kim has been going strong in recent months and has more than earned her place in this list. She has achieved excellent results recently, and even gained some ITF experience qualifying for future tournaments. As a senior, Minchae still has six months to go at Rutgers University, where she will be fully committed to her team.

7. Sophie Schouten

UTR: 9.36
University: University of Houston
Division/Conference: NCAA Division I, American Athletic Conference

Sophie Schouten, like last year, ranks seventh in our annual list. She continues to impress in both singles and doubles. As third singles and first doubles, she remains an undeniable force for her University of Houston. Her performance continues to grow and we expect great results from Sophie this year as well.

6. Laurie Barendse

UTR: 9.39
University: University of North Florida
Division/Conference: NCAA Division I, Atlantic Sun Conference

Laurie Barendse moved up three spots from last year in our annual top 10. She owes her position to incredibly strong results last year. She also crowned her achievements with a nice transfer from the University of New Orleans to the University of North Florida. At her new university, Laurie hopes to continue the growth of recent years.

5. Rixt van der Werff

UTR: 9.60
University: University of Colorado
Division/Conference: NCAA Division I, Big 12 Conference

Rixt van der Werff plays for the University of Colorado and has developed excellently. Her performance on the court is outstanding, and with her UTR of 9.60, she is one of the top players on her team in the NCAA Division I competition. Nice detail; Rixt gave her verbal commitment to Colorado during the previous edition of the Slamstox College Tennis Showcase. The upcoming season offers many opportunities for Rixt to take her career to the next level.

4. Jade Green

UTR: 9.78
University: Western Carolina University
Division/Conference: NCAA Division I, Southern Conference

Jade Groen has had a phenomenal season, with an awful lot of wins. She has greatly improved both her UTR and her position in our rankings compared to last year and is now in fourth place. Jade has proven that she can compete with the best in her league and still has a lot of potential to grow further.

3. Elysia Pool

UTR: 9.88
University: University of South Alabama
Division/Conference: NCAA Division I, Sun Belt Conference

Elysia Pool once again made a strong impression last year. In her first year, she was already voted Sun Belt Conference Co-Newcomer of the Year, and again this year she has shown why she is worthy of this title. With a UTR of 9.88, she has achieved impressive results in her final season so far. Elysia is a formidable opponent in both singles and doubles and a player to keep an eye on.

2. Florentine Dekkers

UTR: 9.94
University: Louisiana State University
Division/Conference: NCAA Division I, Southeastern Conference

Florentine Dekkers is impressing again this season. In her second season at Louisiana, she has reached new heights. With a UTR of 9.94, she is alternately the 1st and 2nd single on her team. Florentine will no doubt continue to shine in her future tennis career, even after college tennis.

1. Rose Marie Nijkamp

UTR: 10.63
University: Oklahoma State University
Division/Conference: NCAA Division I, Big 12 Conference

New to this list, and immediately in at number one, is Rose Marie Nijkamp. With an impressive UTR of 10.63, she is an incredibly strong player and immediately a new regular for Oklahoma State University. She is a powerful and promising player in NCAA Division I competition and has the potential to make a big impact in the coming years, both in college tennis and in her professional career to college.

This top 10 shows the strength and talent of Dutch tennis players who have settled in the United States to combine their studies and tennis careers. It is clear that the level in college tennis continues to rise, with many new names emerging and having already achieved promising results. We look forward to their future achievements and cannot wait to see what other strides these girls will make in the coming seasons.

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