PHILADELPHIA – The University of Pennsylvania women's tennis team has announced the incoming class of 2030. The four freshmen that will be added to next year's roster include Peien Deng, Athina Schlepphorst, Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett, and Emma Tomova. The talented class has been ranked No. 23 in the nation by Tennis Recruiting Network.
 
PEIEN DENG
Guangzhou, China | Suzhou North America High School
High School: Champion, Girls' Singles & Doubles, 2023 National Chinese High School Tennis League (U16) … Champion – Singles, 2023 ITF J60 Fiji Champion – Doubles, 2023 ITF J60 Shenzhen … Champion – Doubles, 2025 ITF J100 Qionghai Champion – Singles, 2025 ITF J60 Nonthaburi … Champion – Singles, 2025 ITF J60 Jakarta …  ITF Junior Singles Career-High Ranking: 166 … UTR 9.95.
 
Personal: Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
 
Why Penn?: "I chose Penn for its elite tennis program and outstanding academic resources. I'm eager to grow athletically and academically as a Penn Quaker."
 
ATHINA SCHLEPPHORST
Chatham, N.J. | Dwight Global Online
High School: Four ITF doubles titles … Two ITF singles finalists … International Road to Wimbledon doubles champion … Highest Tennis Recruiting (Top 30) … Women's ITF singles ranking (#83) … Career-high WTA doubles ranking of #1269 … UTR (high) 9.72.
 
Personal: Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
 
Why Penn?: "I chose Penn because of the genuine support and charismatic leadership from coaches Sanela and Yuki. Along with its academic prestige. Penn offers an environment that will set me up well for my future as both a student and athlete."
 
COOKIE JARVIS-TREDGETT
Naples Fla. | Emilio Sanchez American School
High School: Nine ITF Junior Titles … Top 300 ITF Junior in the world … Five-star recruit … Four-time USTA Sportsmanship Award recipient … 2024/2025 WITA doubles ranking: 1183.
 
Personal: Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
 
Why Penn?: "Playing for the Penn women's tennis team gives me the unique opportunity to compete at the highest level while pursuing an exceptional education. Throughout the recruiting process, I was especially drawn to the leadership of the coaches, the strength and connection of the team, and the program's commitment to academic excellence."
 
EMMA TOMOVA
Sofia, Bulgaria | Prof. Ivan Apostolov English Language School
High School: Bulgarian National Team … J100 winner … Top U18 in Bulgaria.
 
Personal: Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
 
Why Penn?: "I chose Penn because of the endless opportunities it provides and the belief that it will be the best fit for helping me grow as a person on and off the court."