North Carolina State University Athletics
Kristina Paskauskas Joins Wolfpack Women’s Tennis Program
8/9/2023 10:40:00 AM | Women's Tennis
RALEIGH, NC – NC State women's tennis has added Great Britain standout Kristina Paskauskas to its roster for the upcoming season, as announced by head coach Simon Earnshaw on Wednesday.
"Kristina is a player that coach Dave and I have been following for a good amount of time," Earnshaw said. "She first came on our radar last fall with several strong performances at ITF Pro Circuit events. Once I'd spoken with Kristina it was clear that her goals aligned very closely with those we have for our players and program."
Paskauskas arrives from London, England, and comes to Raleigh after de-committing from Kansas State to join the Wolfpack for the 2023-24 season.
With a WTA singles ranking of #919, she already has an ITF Pro Circuit singles title to her name and two in doubles to go along with three ITF juniors' titles.
"She's an athletic player with an all-court game and the type of work ethic and character that is required to excel with the Wolfpack," Earnshaw said. "In the circumstances we are very fortunate to have Kristina joining the program and I think we share the same mentality in that we are excited to get to work in just a few weeks. Go Pack!"
A two-time national champion, this past June, Paskauskas reached the finals of the W15 Monastir.
"My goal is to become a professional tennis player," Paskauskas said. "I believe NC State will give me the best chance to achieve this. From speaking with Simon and David, I genuinely feel as if they care for their players and treat them all individually, which is something I've always looked for in coaches."
"Kristina is a player that coach Dave and I have been following for a good amount of time," Earnshaw said. "She first came on our radar last fall with several strong performances at ITF Pro Circuit events. Once I'd spoken with Kristina it was clear that her goals aligned very closely with those we have for our players and program."
Paskauskas arrives from London, England, and comes to Raleigh after de-committing from Kansas State to join the Wolfpack for the 2023-24 season.
With a WTA singles ranking of #919, she already has an ITF Pro Circuit singles title to her name and two in doubles to go along with three ITF juniors' titles.
"She's an athletic player with an all-court game and the type of work ethic and character that is required to excel with the Wolfpack," Earnshaw said. "In the circumstances we are very fortunate to have Kristina joining the program and I think we share the same mentality in that we are excited to get to work in just a few weeks. Go Pack!"
A two-time national champion, this past June, Paskauskas reached the finals of the W15 Monastir.
"My goal is to become a professional tennis player," Paskauskas said. "I believe NC State will give me the best chance to achieve this. From speaking with Simon and David, I genuinely feel as if they care for their players and treat them all individually, which is something I've always looked for in coaches."
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