And Zhytelna, after failing to crack the Matadors’ lineup last season as a redshirt freshman, is 12-4 in singles play and 12-5 in doubles, her turbulent relationship with tennis having taken a U-turn for the better.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/04/12/ukrainian-athletes-at-usc-csun-try-to-stay-strong-positive-while-war-rages/

“I feel extremely honored, and I really want to share these emotions with my family in Ukraine,” Zhytelna said.

Source: https://sundial.csun.edu/172512/sports/yuliia-zhytelna-named-january-calhope-courage-award-recipient/