Paulina Jurkowska

Height:
5-11
Class:
Fifth Year
High School:
Bromsgrove Private School
Hometown:
Redditch, England

Honors and Awards: 2026 CUSA All-Conference First Team Doubles, Second Team Singles (with Delaware)...2026 CUSA Commissioners Academic Medal Recipient (with Delaware)...2026 CUSA Academic Honor Roll (with Delaware)...three-time CUSA Women's Doubles Team of the Week (with Delaware)...

2025-26 (Delaware): Finished with a 17-10 singles record and 26-9 doubles record...earned win over No. 70-ranked doubles team of Epps/Walker from Louisiana Tech during CUSA semifinal...set second highest Delaware record for doubles wins in a single season (26)...set Delaware program record for doubles wins by a pair with partner Maryia Hrynashka (48)...played most of season at No. 2 singles and entire year at No. 1 doubles...

2024-25 (Delaware): Went 24-10 in singles (15-7 in duals, 4-0 in conference) and 23-10 in doubles (12-8 in duals, 2-1 in conference)...played primarily at No. 3 single with a win in only appearance at No. 2...played majoriy of year a No. 1 doubles, recording 10 wins...

2023-24 (Delaware): Ended with 11-4 singles record (7-2 in duals, 3-0 in conference) and 16-8 in doubles (12-4 in duals, 4-4 in conference)...won eight of final nine singles matches...

Before College: Played U18 Road to Wimbledon three times...achieved singles semifinal and runner-up finishes at ITF junior tournaments...won ITF J5 doubles title in Team Tennis...

Personal: Chose the University of Denver because of its reputation, specifically the Sport & Performance Psychology program in which she will pursue a master's degree...speaking of the program, says it stood out because of the international faculty and unique emphasis on applied excellence...added that DU's location in Denver was a significant draw with its vibrant sports culture and proximity to the mountains, which offered an inspiring environment for someone who is passionate about both psychological research and an active lifestyle...hopes to become a Certified Mental Performance Consultant after graduation...