Pat Harper returns to Tennessee as assistant tennis coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Pat Harper has been appointed as an assistant coach for the Tennessee women's tennis team, announced by head coach Alison Ojeda on October 14, 2026. Harper, a former player for the Vols, is returning after three years on the professional tour. He won the NCAA doubles national championship in 2021 and has an impressive collegiate record. Harper expressed enthusiasm about returning to Tennessee and contributing to the program's success alongside his coaching colleagues, Alison Ojeda and Martim Prata.
- •Harper won the 2021 NCAA doubles championship while at Tennessee.
- •He has a career record of 96-38 in doubles competition.
- •Harper returns to Knoxville after three years in professional tennis.
- •Alison Ojeda welcomed him back to the program.
- •He aims to share his pro tour experiences with the women's team.
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Former Vol national champion returning to Tennessee as assistant coach
"Former Vol Pat Harper named Tennessee tennis assistant coach.
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