University of the Incarnate Word Athletics

Proununciation: Loo-see-AH-nah PAH-ehz ehr-NAHN-dez

Before UIW:
· Interligas (Regional team tournament (Top 3 players per region for each age category)): Second in team's line up, Champion in my age category and overall. (U12) (2017 and 2018)
· South American Championship: Team tournament featuring Colombia's top 3 players competing against top 3 players from other South American countries. Second in team's line up. (U12) (2018)
· W15 Bucaramanga Colombia: Advanced through the qualifying rounds to secure a spot in the main draw. (2022)
· National Class C Professional Tournament Colombia: Singles finalist and doubles champion. (2023)
· ITF Junior J30 Cartagena Colombia: Singles quarter-finalist (from the qualifiers) and doubles finalist. (2023)

Personal:
Daughter of Miguel Alexander Paez Maldonado & Claudia Liliana Hernandez Suarez. Has one brother, Daniel Nicolas Paez Hernandez 24, and two half-siblings, Juan Jose Poves Hernandez 10, Lucas Poves Hernandez 7. Enjoys drawing and making cards with beautiful lettering.

Why UIW:
"To improve and elevate my tennis level while studying and pursuing my university degree."