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| Tanya Ratana |
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| Class: Sophomore |
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| Hometown: Coppell, TX |
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| High School: Coppell High School |
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| Birthdate: 09/03/89 |
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| Height: 5'4 |
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| Experience: 1L |
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William Jewell College:
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- 2008 ITA Regional Doubles Champion with Nikki Chambers (Fall)
- 2008 ITA Small College National Tournament Participant (Doubles)
- Nationally Ranked in doubles with Nikki Chambers (23rd)
- Nationally Ranked in singles during 2008-09
- 2009 ITA Regional Doubles Champion with Nikki Chambers (Fall)
- 2009 ITA Small College National Tournament Particpant (Doubles)
- Ranked 12th in the nation in Doulbes-Fall of 2009
- Ranked 42nd in the nation in singles-Fall of 2009
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Prior to Jewell:
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- Trained at Brookhaven Tennis Academy since age 11
- In Dallas Tennis Association, earned Player of the Year in girls 14s
- Varsity tennis all four years
- Played 5 years of USTA
- Freshman of the year in high school
- Sophomore of the year
- Outstanding mixed doubles
- Outstanding singles player
- Fighting heart award
- Earned most honorable mention in singles for two years
- In district, earned best girls doubles
- In fall season for four years, helped team make it to regionals
- Regional qualifier for two years
- Played National Opens
- At Brookhaven Tennis Academy, earned the Hustle Award
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Personal:
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Parents: Kim and Jintana Ratana
Siblings: Ken (Texas A&M ’02)
Major: Nursing
Favorite musical artist: Mariah Carey, Timbaland and T.I.
Favorite movie: Step up
Most influential person in life: my mother
Reason I attended William Jewell: The small school atmosphere, good academics where I can play tennis.
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