2023-24 Women's Tennis Roster
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Sonja Keranen
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Helsinki, Finland
- High School:
- Otavan Opisto
PRONUNCIATION
HONORS AND AWARDS
2023-24 Sun Belt Conference Academic Commissioner's List
Second Team All-Sun Belt Conference Doubles (2024)
2022-23 Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll
2020-21 Sun Belt Conference Academic Commissioner's List
SENIOR (2023-24)
Compiled an overall 6-5 singles and 19-7 doubles record as a senior for the Eagles ... Earned second-team All-Sun Belt Conference doubles honors with teammate Ninon Martinache for going 14-5 as a duo, including a 6-3 mark in Sun Belt Conference action ... Had an 8-3 mark at No. 1 doubles for the Eagles ... Finished her career with 56 doubles wins, tied for the all-time Georgia Southern record with Anita Buggins (1994-98) and Britta Wilms (1995-98) ... Was an unbeaten 4-0 in Sun Belt play in singles.
JUNIOR (2022-23)
Went 3-2 in singles and 13-11 in doubles play for the Eagles as a junior ... Teamed with Ana Tsitavets to go 8-3 in doubles during the dual match season, mostly playing No. 2 doubles ... Won dual match singles matches against South Carolina State and Queens (NC) ... Defeated South Alabama's duo of Pool and Novotna, 6-2, on April 2 ... Also notched Sun Belt doubles wins over Coastal Carolina, Texas State, Louisiana, Arkansas State, ULM, Georgia State and Southern Miss.
SOPHOMORE (2021-22)
Enjoyed a breakout season as a sophomore for the Eagles, moving up to No. 3 in the singles lineup and compiling an overall 12-9 singles record ... Went 10-8 in dual match singles play, playing matches at No. 2 through No. 6 during the Spring ... Compiled an 11-12 overall doubles record, including a 9-11 mark with teammate Elizabeth Goines. The pair played No. 3 doubles last year but ascended to the No. 1 doubles spot this season ... Clinched the Eagles' win over ULM with a come-from-behind 5-7, 6-4. 7-5 win over Jimena Garbino ... Won a 6-4, 2-6, 6-1 decision at No. 2 singles over Mercer's Mary Courville.
FRESHMAN (2020-21)
Notched a 3-0 singles and 13-12 doubles record as a freshman for the Eagles in Spring 2021 ... Teamed with Elizabeth Goines to go 8-4 in doubles action at No. 3 doubles during the year ... Notched straight-set singles wins over ABAC (twice) and Albany State in her singles action.
IN FINLAND
Began playing tennis at the age of 7 ... Attended Otavan Opisto in Otava
PERSONAL
Born on April 10, 2000, in Nurmijarvi, Finland ... Hometown is Helsinki, Finland … Daughter of Elena and Jukka Keranen ... Has one sister, Laura (16).
MAJOR
Sport Management
HONORS AND AWARDS
2023-24 Sun Belt Conference Academic Commissioner's List
Second Team All-Sun Belt Conference Doubles (2024)
2022-23 Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll
2020-21 Sun Belt Conference Academic Commissioner's List
SENIOR (2023-24)
Compiled an overall 6-5 singles and 19-7 doubles record as a senior for the Eagles ... Earned second-team All-Sun Belt Conference doubles honors with teammate Ninon Martinache for going 14-5 as a duo, including a 6-3 mark in Sun Belt Conference action ... Had an 8-3 mark at No. 1 doubles for the Eagles ... Finished her career with 56 doubles wins, tied for the all-time Georgia Southern record with Anita Buggins (1994-98) and Britta Wilms (1995-98) ... Was an unbeaten 4-0 in Sun Belt play in singles.
JUNIOR (2022-23)
Went 3-2 in singles and 13-11 in doubles play for the Eagles as a junior ... Teamed with Ana Tsitavets to go 8-3 in doubles during the dual match season, mostly playing No. 2 doubles ... Won dual match singles matches against South Carolina State and Queens (NC) ... Defeated South Alabama's duo of Pool and Novotna, 6-2, on April 2 ... Also notched Sun Belt doubles wins over Coastal Carolina, Texas State, Louisiana, Arkansas State, ULM, Georgia State and Southern Miss.
SOPHOMORE (2021-22)
Enjoyed a breakout season as a sophomore for the Eagles, moving up to No. 3 in the singles lineup and compiling an overall 12-9 singles record ... Went 10-8 in dual match singles play, playing matches at No. 2 through No. 6 during the Spring ... Compiled an 11-12 overall doubles record, including a 9-11 mark with teammate Elizabeth Goines. The pair played No. 3 doubles last year but ascended to the No. 1 doubles spot this season ... Clinched the Eagles' win over ULM with a come-from-behind 5-7, 6-4. 7-5 win over Jimena Garbino ... Won a 6-4, 2-6, 6-1 decision at No. 2 singles over Mercer's Mary Courville.
FRESHMAN (2020-21)
Notched a 3-0 singles and 13-12 doubles record as a freshman for the Eagles in Spring 2021 ... Teamed with Elizabeth Goines to go 8-4 in doubles action at No. 3 doubles during the year ... Notched straight-set singles wins over ABAC (twice) and Albany State in her singles action.
IN FINLAND
Began playing tennis at the age of 7 ... Attended Otavan Opisto in Otava
PERSONAL
Born on April 10, 2000, in Nurmijarvi, Finland ... Hometown is Helsinki, Finland … Daughter of Elena and Jukka Keranen ... Has one sister, Laura (16).
MAJOR
Sport Management
2026 Only For Southern
Thursday, February 26
2026 Georgia Southern Football Ticket Video
Wednesday, February 25
The GATA Zone - Air Rifle
Thursday, February 19
Walk and Talk: J.I. Clements Stadium
Friday, February 13
