Women's Tennis Welcomes Three to the Incoming Class of 2029
5/29/2025
Broadbent Family Women's Tennis Head Coach Lucie Schmidhauser has announced the addition of three student-athletes to the team that will join the program in the fall.
The class includes newcomers Abigail Lee, Chloe Qin, and Francesca Saroli.
“I am excited to welcome a great group of incoming freshmen to our team,” Schmidhauser said. “Chloe, Abigail, and Francesca not only bring a high level of tennis accomplishments, but also passion for the game, love of competition and boundless enthusiasm for Brown University and our program. I believe this class will make an immediate impact on our team in practice and competition.”
Scroll to find an in-depth look at each new Bear below.
Abigail Lee
Deerfield, Ill. | Deerfield High School
- Named IHSA All-State in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
- Named Girls' Varsity Tennis MVP in 2022 and 2023
- Served as team captain in 2024.
- Five-star recruit.
- Member of the National Honor Society, and National Spanish Honor Society.
- Earned a Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish.
Planned concentration: Economics
Why Brown?: "I chose Brown because I wanted to pursue both the highest level of athletics and academics. When I visited, what surprised me most was how genuinely happy everyone seemed. The community felt warm and supportive, creating a collaborative environment that I wanted to be a part of."
Chloe Qin
Bloomfield Hills, Mich. | Cranbrook Kingswood
- Two-time MVP
- State finalist as a freshman.
- State Champion as a senior.
- Ranked seventh nationally by the USTA.
- Five-star recruit.
- Two-time National Guild of Music Champion.
- Associate Concertmaster at the Michigan All State Orchestra.
- Served as class president for three years.
Planned concentration: Cognitive neuroscience
Why Brown?: “I chose Brown for the unique environment that allows students to thrive. I was impressed by the care our coaches and professors put into every day’s learning, and knew the style of learning fit with my philosophy. Overall, Brown is the best place to prepare me for my future career plans!”
Francesca Saroli
Key Biscayne, Fla. | Laurel Springs School
- Awarded Athlete of the Year at Mouratoglou Tennis Academy as a sophomore and junior.
- Named Swiss Olympic National Talent as a junior.
Planned concentration: Economics and psychology
Why Brown?: "I chose Brown because of the genuine camaraderie among the team and coaches. In addition, I was drawn to Brown because of the close-knit community, welcoming atmosphere, and the opportunity to explore my several academic interests with the flexibility of the Open Curriculum."
