Feb. 23, 2010
Athlete of the Week
Leslie Hureau, Indiana
Fr., Annecy-le-Vieux, France
Hureau posted a 4-0 mark on the weekend and helped guide the No. 37 Hoosiers to a pair of wins over ranked opponents to win her first Big Ten Athlete of the Week award. Against No. 54 Kentucky on Saturday, the freshman won at No. 1 singles – defeating Megan Broderick, 6-1, 3-6, 1-0 (10-5) – and teaming with Charlotte Martin at No. 3 doubles for an 8-0 win over Nicole Scates and Elle Coldiron. Against 10th-ranked Tennessee on Sunday, Hureau again teamed with Martin for an 8-2 win against Katie Lee and Jennifer Meredith at No. 3 doubles. Hureau then clinched the Indiana upset, defeating No. 38 Maria Sorbello, 6-3, 7-5, at No. 2 singles.
Last Indiana Athlete of the Week: Evgeniya Vertesheva (Jan. 26, 2010)
