Rixt van der Werff

Photo by: Lexi Hartmann

Height:
5-7
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Groningen, Netherlands
High School:
Drachtster Lyceum

AT COLORADO
2024-25 (Jr.)

Recorded seven wins this season before suffering an injury late in the year, with three dual victories.
Van der Werff went 4-1 at the ITA Mountain Regional as well, her longest win streak of the year.
Recorded four doubles victories, one with partner Betina Tokac, and three with Anya Nelson
Finished No. 19 in the region for singles.

Prior to CU:

Ranked No. 20 in the Netherland's.
Won the U16 Dutch doubles championship and was the runner up for singles.
She held the top spot as the No. 1 player under 16 in the Netherland's.
Won multiple International Tennis Federation (ITF) junior titles.

High School:

Attended Drachtster Lyceum in Beetsterzwaag, Netherlands.

Personal:

Rixt is the daughter of Tjitske Mulder and Gerben van der Werff.
She has and older sister Fardau van der Werff.
Van der Werff was born in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Enjoys baking pancakes, shopping, playing mini golf and petting dogs.
"I actually have a lifeguard pool certificate, so call me when your on a sinking boat!"

Why Colorado?
"The university, coaches and team looks amazing, already feels like its going to be my place. The facilities are so beautiful and I think that every athlete is getting to a new level because of the university and facilities."