Wayne State University Athletics

Women's Tennis 5/13/2026 5:00:00 PM Henry Coyle, Sports Information Graduate Assistant

Szpakowska Named ITA Midwest Senior Player of the Year

DETROIT -- Wayne State University women's tennis senior Martyna Szpakowska (Gdansk, Poland / Sopocka Akademia Tenisowa) was named the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Midwest Senior Player of the Year. The honor is awarded to the top senior or graduate student in each of the eight regions.

This marks the second-straight year that a WSU women's tennis player has earned the award, after Anais Ruyssen garnered it a season ago.

Szpakowska impressed all season long, primarily participating in the No. 1 doubles position and No. 2 singles position. She tallied a 15-3 mark in singles that included a 10-3 record at the No. 2 slot, along with a 22-4 doubles record, including a 13-2 record at the top slot. In GLIAC action Szpakowska did not lose a match, going 7-0 in singles and doubles. Against in-region opponents, Szpakowska posted a strong 11-0 record in singles, and a 13-1 mark in doubles. The WSU student-athlete earned First Team All-GLIAC honors in singles and doubles.

FROM HEAD COACH YAHSHA THOMPSON
"Martyna is incredibly deserving of this honor. I am so proud of the way that she stepped up for our team this season and embraced every challenge with maturity, leadership, and consistency. The growth that she showed on and off the court was tremendous, and I know those same qualities will continue to help her succeed in her next chapter."

FROM THE ITA
TEMPE, Ariz. – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association ("ITA") is pleased to announce the 2026 ITA Division II Women's Regional Award recipients. Every year the ITA recognizes coaches and student-athletes for their excellence both on the court and in their communities throughout the season.

The Division II regional awards include: ITA/Dunlop Coach of the Year, ITA Assistant Coach of the Year, Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship, ITA Rookie of the Year, ITA Most Improved Player, ITA Senior Player of the Year, ITA Player to Watch, and ITA Community Service Award.

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Players Mentioned

Martyna Szpakowska: 5' 9"; Senior

Players Mentioned

Martyna Szpakowska
: 5' 9"; Senior