The ITA Arthur Ashe Jr. Leadership and Sportsmanship Award recognizes outstanding student-athletes in all five divisions at the national level. This prestigious award, which dates back to 1982, is presented to the men’s and women’s national student-athletes who have exhibited outstanding sportsmanship and leadership, as well as scholastic, extracurricular and tennis achievements.
A letter from UIndy Women's Tennis Head Coach, Malik Tabet
Congratulations Nikol for this prestigious Arthur Ashe award. Nikol has shown a tremendous level of tennis and servitude to her team since she arrived at UIndy. Her commitment and dedication to the culture of our program is unprecedented. Her outstanding sportsmanship, work ethic and leadership are what makes Nika one of the best student-tennis athletes our program has ever had. Well done, Nika!!