Women's Tennis Announces Class of 2027
5/24/2023
Head Brown women's tennis coach Lucie Schmidhauser has announced the program’s incoming freshman class. Set to make their way to campus are Dani Ben-Abraham, Hannah Shen, and Anne Yang.
“I am excited to welcome our 2027 freshman class," said Head Coach Lucie Schmidhauser. “With the addition of these three highly accomplished players, we are adding even more depth and experience to our team’s roster. I look forward to working with these young women as they enter the next chapter of their tennis and academic lives here at Brown. I know that Dani, Anne and Hannah are extremely excited to be a part of our team, our athletic division and the overall Brown community.”
Scroll to find an in-depth look at each newcomer.
Dani Ben-Abraham
Laurel Springs School | New York, N.Y.
- J1 International Tennis Federation Doubles Finalist
- 133 ITF Ranking
- Easter Bowl Semifinalist
- Reached Ranking of No. 1 in the Nation
Why Brown: “On my official visit to Brown, I fell in love with the school’s atmosphere. My main reason behind choosing Brown is for the opportunity to explore my interests through an amazing open curriculum. I’m so excited to be working with Coach Lucie because she’s really engaged and committed to getting the best out of everyone on the team. The girls on the team have a close bond, and are really supportive of each other."
Hannah Shen
Laurel Springs School (N.Y.) | Hong Kong
- No. 1 Hong Kong Junior U18 Ranking
- No. 311 ITF World Junior Career High Ranking
- Two-time World Junior Champion in Singles
- Two-Time World Junior Champion in Doubles
- Hong Kong Junior Federation Cup Team
- Selected as No. 1 Player in 2020
- Member of Hong Kong's National Training Squad
Why Brown: “I chose Brown because of Coach Lucie and her passion and dedication to tennis and developing her players and the team. I am also drawn to the close relationships and support that the team members have with each other. I am very excited to be part of the unique student body and culture at Brown."
Anne Yang
Portola High School | Lake Forest, Calif.
- Ranked top 10 in California
- Helped team win the CIF Championship freshman year
- Two-Time National L2 Doubles Champion
- National L2 Singles Finalist
- National L2 Singles/Doubles Third Place
Why Brown: "I chose Brown because of the supportive and driven team culture led by Coach Lucie’s passion and belief in her players. Additionally, the Open Curriculum allows me to explore multiple interests with Brown’s welcoming environment and community."
