Senate Resolution 269
By: Senators Brass of the 6th, Hatchett of the 50th, Kemp of the 38th, Sims of the 12th,
Merritt of the 9th and others
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating the University of Georgia women's tennis team for winning the 2025 ITA
National Team Indoor Championship; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the University of Georgia women's tennis team has established and maintained
a proud tradition of excellence with equal emphases on character and academics; and
WHEREAS, this superlative team continues its triumphant season of tennis competition by
securing the 2025 ITA National Team Indoor Championship, marking the seventh national
championship and fifth national indoor title in program history; and
WHEREAS, the Bulldogs demonstrated their strength in doubles play with Guillermina
Grant and Anastasiia Lopata earning a dominant 6-1 victory on court two, while Dasha
Vidmanova and Mell Reasco fought back to claim a 7-5 win on court one; and
WHEREAS, in singles competition, Sofia Rojas delivered a commanding 6-2, 6-4 victory
on court six to extend the Bulldogs' lead, followed by Aysegul Mert's hard-fought 6-2, 7-5
win on court four, putting Georgia one point away from clinching the title; and
WHEREAS, top-ranked Dasha Vidmanova secured the championship for the Bulldogs with
a clutch performance, defeating No. 3 Mary Stoiana in a tense second-set tiebreaker to win
6-1, 7-6(5) and seal Georgia's place as national champions; and
WHEREAS, Dasha Vidmanova made history by becoming the first college women's tennis
player since 2013 to achieve the championship trifecta, winning national titles in team,
singles, and doubles competition during her collegiate career; and
WHEREAS, the phenomenal performance of the team is a clear indication of the outstanding
athletic ability, dedication, hard work in the right direction, use of tools, and unity of purpose
and spirit of each member of the team; its superb offensive and defensive talents; and the
ability to fit Capability to Opportunity under the astute direction of Head Coach Drake
Bernstein, the fastest head coach in program history to win a national championship at the
helm; and
WHEREAS, as this magnificent team earned its well-deserved reputation for excellence by
performing with courage and precision over months of training and competition, it is
abundantly proper to call them champions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
congratulate the University of Georgia women's tennis team for winning the 2025 ITA
National Team Indoor Championship and extend best wishes for continued success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the University of
Georgia women's tennis team.