NORFOLK, Va. – Old Dominion women's tennis head coach, Dominic Manilla, announced the addition of Sofia Johnson to the Monarchs roster for the 2021-22 season. In October, Johnson became the No. 1 ranked 16-year-old in the United Kingdom.
"I had a great time getting to know Sofia during the recruitment process," explained Manilla. "We made it clear from the start that we needed a player of her caliber to keep going after what we are trying to achieve here at ODU. I'm excited to see Sofia compete as an Old Dominion Monarch next fall."
Johnson achieved a UTR of 10 at age 15. She chose Old Dominion over LSU and Southern California.
"I chose ODU because it was the best fit for me," said Johnson. "This was in terms of the facilities, the coaches, the team and the location. This school and program have everything I need. I'm mainly excited about meeting the whole team and competing together. It'll be a great journey and I can't wait to get out there. Let's go Monarchs!"
FAN CUTOUTS!
Fan cutout sales for Monarch Tennis are now available through www.FanCutouts.com! Once visiting www.FanCutouts.com, fans should select "Shop Official FanCutouts" and find Monarch Cutouts or search for "Old Dominion" at the top right of the screen. Once on the Monarch Cutouts page, select "Monarch Tennis" on the drop-down menu. Then click customize, add a photo into the template and then place the order. It's a very simple process. Each cutout is only $59! The cutouts will be secured to the railing on the mezzanine for the entirety of the season.
Manilla Inks No. 1 Ranked 16-Year-Old in the United Kingdom
