Krista Damico, Class of 2023

Krista grew up in Parker, CO, and was a dominant force during her junior tennis career. She held the No. 1 ranking in the nation in both the Girls’ 12 and 14 divisions. Krista was ranked No. 6 in USTA Girls’ 16 rankings and she won the 2004 U.S. Super National Hardcourt Championships in singles and doubles.

She captured the 2004 Denver City Open title in the women’s open division at the age of 14. Krista competed in the girls’ singles draw at the U.S. Open as well as the girls’ qualifying events at Wimbledon and the Australian Open. 

Krista attended the University of Texas (2008-’12). She was named All-Big 12 in singles in 2010 and again in 2012, and was the Big 12 doubles champion in 2010 (with Amanda Craddock). During her senior season with the Longhorns, Krista went on a 14-match unbeaten streak (12 wins, 2 unfinished matches) that stretched over a two-month span in the dual-match season.