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Pamela Laufer-Ukeles returns to competitive tennis after 20 years

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 10:51 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Pamela Laufer-Ukeles returns to competitive tennis after 20 years

Summary

Pamela Laufer-Ukeles, a 50-year-old law professor, resumes her tennis career after a 20-year hiatus due to family and career commitments. Following her survivorship of triple-negative breast cancer, Laufer-Ukeles has rediscovered her passion for the sport in Ra’anana, preparing for Sharsheret's upcoming tennis tournament. Her journey reflects a blend of competitive spirit and personal resilience, as she trains and looks forward to competing again. Laufer-Ukeles emphasizes giving her best effort as she balances past experiences and her current pursuits.

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By the Numbers

•Laufer-Ukeles stopped playing tennis for 20 years.
•She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019.
•Her tennis journey began at age eight at a summer camp.
•She trains in Ra’anana for the Sharsheret tennis tournament.
•Laufer-Ukeles prioritizes effort over winning in her comeback.

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10:51 PMYahoo Sports — Pamela Laufer-Ukeles returns to tennis after 20 years and a battle with breast cancer

What they're saying

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The lessons she received from playing tennis and from surviving breast cancer now intersect on the courts of Ra’anana, where the 50-year-old law professor and competitive tennis player trains. Pamela Laufer-Ukeles knows exactly what it feels like to stop playing tennis for the sake of focusing on her career and family.
— Yahoo Sports

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