Stanford Bound and San Diego Strong: Alyssa Ahn’s Journey to the USTA 18s
Aug 03, 2025
SAN DIEGO – Two ways to judge a person’s character: listen to what others say about them, and what they say about others. At just 18, tennis player Alyssa Ahn earns high praise from her coach Steve Adamson — and she returns it with equal parts gratitude and grace.
The Stanford-bound teen has been playing tennis ever since she watched her dad play in tournaments as a youngster and knew that she wanted to play, too. Dad obliged her by taking her out to hit, and she fell in love with the game. Watching dad play gave her the entry into the sport, but her own drive to improve has fed her success.
Ahn begins play tomorrow (Monday) at 10:00 am at Barnes Tennis Center to compete in the USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 18 National Championships. The No. 7 seed wants to win the tournament, and why not? She won the 16s in 2022 at age 15.
Whether it is practicing or academics, Ahn’s work ethic is apparent. While many of her tennis competitors opted to complete their high school studies online or through homeschooling, Ahn and her family made the decision to attend Torrey Pines High in San Diego, taking a challenging load of academic courses while maintaining an intensive practice schedule.
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San Diego Wave FC Struggles to Find the Net in Frustrating 0-0 Draw with North Carolina
Aug 03, 2025
The last time the San Diego Wave FC faced off against the North Carolina Courage, the two sides lit up the scoreboard with seven combined goals.
This time around, it was a completely different story.
In a game that stretched into stoppage time, neither team was able to find the back of the net. After 92 minutes of play, the match ended in a 0-0 draw, a result that reflected San Diego’s recent offensive struggles.
The Wave entered the match coming off a similarly frustrating scoreless draw against the Washington Spirit on June 22, and with a long international break in between, head coach Jonas Eidevall and his staff were hopeful that the extended time off would give the squad a chance to regroup and recharge. But despite the rest and preparation, the same issues resurfaced.
Statistically, San Diego was in control from the opening whistle. They dictated the pace, dominated time of possession and outshot the Courage 18 to 6. They looked composed and aggressive in transition, applying consistent pressure on North Carolina’s defense throughout. But despite their statistical dominance, the story remained the same. They just couldn’t find the back of the net.
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