Baylor University has officially added Gao Duanrui to its women's tennis roster for the 2026-27 season. Head coach Joey Scrivano shared his excitement about the new signing, praising Duanrui's strong work ethic, mental resilience, and commitment to growth.
Duanrui, from Tianjin, China, has notable career achievements, including reaching a peak ranking of No. 1,186 in singles and No. 1,435 in doubles on the WTA tour. She has recorded 52 singles wins, with significant victories at the M15 Tianjin event in 2026 and the W15 tournaments in Luan and Maanshan in 2025.
In doubles, she has made it to the quarterfinals five times, including at the W15 Tianjin and three times at the W15 Luan in 2025, as well as another quarterfinal finish at the W15 Maanshan.
The Baylor women's tennis program finished the 2025 season with an ITA Year-End team ranking of No. 34, marking their 27th appearance in the NCAA Tournament and their 19th time reaching the second round. The season also included four players earning All-Big 12 honors, three victories against ranked opponents, and two athletes qualifying for the NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships.
Fans can stay updated on the team by following Baylor Women's Tennis on their official social media channels.
