SILVER CITY, N.M.- After a nationwide search, Head Tennis Coach Jesus Baltazar has named Katarina Sasaroga as the next Graduate Assistant Tennis Coach. Sasaroga, a native of Gothenburg, Sweden, comes from UT Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) where she played all four of her collegiate seasons for the Vaqueros.
 
"I am excited to be bringing Katarina as our new graduate assistant," said Head Coach Jesus Baltazar. "I have seen her compete and coming from a Division I program I believe she has what it takes to help both our men and women's tennis programs reach their goals. Welcome to the Mustang family!"
 
"All my life I've been very passionate about tennis, and I recently finished my tennis college career as a player," said Sasaroga. "Coach Baltazar has graciously offered me this amazing opportunity to immerse myself in the environment I adore, while also fostering a sense of teamwork that I value deeply. I am excited to help others reach their full potential, I can't wait for what's yet to come!"
 
While at UTRGV Sasaroga was a member of the women's tennis team from 2018-2022. She currently ranks 8^th all-time in program history with 37 career doubles wins. In her final season as a Vaquero, Sasaroga would compile a record of 4-7 in singles and 7-4 in doubles, her best year in doubles, with two different partners. Her best year in singles would be her sophomore year, where she finished 6-5. Her overall record at UTRGV is 20-41 in singles and 37-41 in doubles.
 
Upon graduation, Sasaroga finished with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
 
Before she attended UTRGV, Sasaroga would play Prep Tennisin Sweden. In 2017 she won the Meridiana Open in Novi Sad, Serbia and also helped her club team win a championship. In 2015, Sasaroga traveled to Florida to compete in three tournaments as she won the Candy Lake Championship while falling in the finals of the other two. In 2013, she was ranked 16^th in Sweden and 3^rd in her region.
 
Sasaroga is the daughter of Slobodan and Diana Sasaroga and has two siblings, a sister, Sandra, and a brother, Stefan.

This announcement is presented by First American Bank. First American Bank is a proud supporter of WNMU Athletics!  

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