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University of Rhode Island

2025-26 Women's Tennis Roster

Naje Murray/Atlantic 10
Shane Donaldson
Shane Donaldson
Kit Mohr/Atlantic 10 Conference
Shane Donaldson

Ava Grnja

  • Height 5-5
  • Class Senior
  • High School NSU University School
  • Hometown Hollywood, Fla.

Biography

2023-24 (Sophomore)
  • Posted an overall record of 4-7 in singles play, including a 3-3 mark at No. 6 singles
  • Had a 6-15 record in doubles play
  • She and Priyanka Shanker were 3-2 together, all at No. 2 doubles
  • Grnja also was 2-10 with Steph Hylton at No. 3 doubles and 0-1 with Klara Nelander at No. 3 
  • Teamed with Steph Hylton to go 1-3 at the International Tennis Hall of Fame Women's Collegiate Invitational (9/15-9/17)
2022-23 (Freshman)
  • Went 6-14 in singles action
  • Had a 5-15 record in doubles play
Before URI
  • Was an honor roll student every semester at NSU University School
  • Competed for the tennis team and was part of the Key Club
  • Was a team captain and top singles player as a senior
  • Undefeated at No. 2 during her junior season
  • She won districts in singles and doubles in the spring of 2021
  • She and partner Daniela Porges won a state doubles title in 2021
Personal
  • Born March 5, 2004
  • Daughter of Mark and Jennifer
  • Has one brother, Gavin
  • Has one sister, Olivia
  • Considered attending Duquesne, Marquette, Mercer and Saint Francis
  • Chose Rhode Island because of the kind and dedicated coach, the super sweet and welcoming girls on the team, the great athletic programs, and the strong academics
  • Enjoys painting and drawing
  • Favorite athlete is Roger Federer
  • Favorite team is the Heat
  • Majoring in Biology

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 2022-23Freshman

    5'6"
  • 2023-24Sophomore

    5'6"
  • 2024-25Junior

    5'5"
  • 2025-26Senior

    5'5"