Caroline Wernli made it official on her Instagram page. “I am so excited to announce that I have verbally committed to play D1 tennis at Gonzaga! Thank you to my coaches, family, and friends for their constant support through my process. Absolutely can’t wait for the next 4 and GO ZAGS!” Gonzaga University is a private Catholic University located in Spokane, Washington.

“Caroline Wernli has consistently been a top national performer,” says ATA CEO Jack Newman. “She has anchored our USTA Junior Team Tennis National Champion team. She is an A+ recruit for Gonzaga and will help them reach new levels of performance.” To receive a full-ride scholarship to play D1 college tennis is no small feat, especially in light of what’s happening in collegiate sports due to COVID19.

Austin Tennis Academy has a fairly large senior class this year; Wernli is the first to announce a commitment for the fall. One of the main goals at ATA is to help student-athletes maximize their college choice by finding the best fit both academically and athletically.

Congratulations Caroline!