Virginia Tomatis Class: Senior Hometown: Altos de Chipion, Argentina Height: 5-6 Birthdate: 04/29/1984 Experience: 3L

ALL-SEC •ITA SCHOLAR-ATHLETE

THE FILE ON VIRGINIA
Made significant improvements in her game in 2004...Has worked hard to step up her game to another level this season as one of only two returning starters...Outstanding student-athlete.

FALL 2004 (JUNIOR)
Had the best fall of her career...Began the fall ranked No. 15 in the nation in doubles...Won seven of her last nine to post an 8-4 record in singles...Teamed with Chloe Carlotti for a 6-3 doubles record.

2003-04 (SOPHOMORE)
Earned All-SEC honors in doubles...Teamed with Chloe Carlotti to post an 8-3 record in the SEC at No. 1 doubles...Participated in the NCAA Championships in doubles...Ended the year ranked No. 34in doubles...Named an ITA Scholar-Athlete...Made the Chancellor's Honor Roll.

2002-03 (FRESHMAN)
Began the year ranked No. 44 in doubles with Mira Radu...Teamed with Radu for a 11-8 record at No. 1 doubles...The duo won six of its last eight matches...Defeated the No. 1 ranked doubles team in the nation during the Lady Rebels' match against Tulane...Posted a 12-18 overall record in singles...Co-Champion of Flight B singles at the SEC Fall Coaches Classic...Defeated then 78th-ranked Linda Faltynkova of Oklahoma State in the UNLV Invitational...Made the Chancellor's Honor Roll.

PRIOR TO OLE MISS
South American Team Tournament Champion for under 16...Ranked No. 1 in Argentina in Girls' 16 singles...Quarterfinalist in singles at ITF Tournament in Venezuela in 2001...Reached doubles final at same event...Received the Flagbearer Award for the student with the highest grade point average.

PERSONAL
Born April 29, 1984...Daughter of Carlos Tomatis and Ana Maria Acando...Majoring in Nutrition...Enjoys listening to music, reading and watching television...Athlete most admired is Steffi Graf...Favorite tennis player is Martina Navratilova.