Missouri tennis begins major rebuild with new head coach and roster changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Missouri tennis enters a new era under head coach Robin Goodman following a significant roster overhaul. With former head coach Bianca Turati's departure, only Alex Ackman returns from last season's lineup. Ackman, a key player with a competitive freshman season, will play a pivotal role in the team's transformation. Goodman, previously at Tennessee, aims to establish Missouri as a respected program in the SEC with a focus on hard work and competitiveness. This season's challenges and developments will be closely monitored in a new feature series titled Tiger Top Spin.
- •Alex Ackman is the only returning player from last season.
- •Robin Goodman was hired to lead the team after significant turnover.
- •Goodman aims to create a competitive and respected program in the SEC.
- •Tiger Top Spin will provide weekly updates on the team's progress.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Tiger Top Spin: Building From The Baseline
"One player returns, a new coaching staff arrives and a program searching for its identity begins a new chapter.
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