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About Ena
Ena’s competitive spirit has been apparent since she began playing tennis with her father and brothers at age 7. They were her inspiration and her primary coaches. Since her first tournament at age 8, Shibahara has shown skill, dedication, and leadership beyond her years.
At Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Ena was a four-time season MVP. She completed her freshman season at UCLA, where she finished at No. 4 in the NCAA Division I Women’s National Singles Rankings and was named All-American for the 2017 season.
With no shortage of passion and determination, this aspiring young professional is on a mission to become a Grand Slam Champion.
Fast Facts
Date of Birth |
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February 12th 1998 |
Hometown |
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Rancho Palos Verdes |
Height |
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5’7″ (175 cm) |
Dominant Hand |
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Right |
Coach |
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Yoshi Shibahara (father) |
Goal |
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Grand Slam Champion |
Hobbies |
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Shopping, hiking & listening to music |
Favorite Tennis Player |
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Roger Federer |
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Career High Singles Rank
106
Career High Doubles Rank
Accolades
2019
1st Place: Oracle Challenger Series Newport Beach - Doubles
2018
1st Place: ITF Women’s Doubles - Baton Rouge
1st Place: ITF Women’s Doubles - Lexington
1st Place: ITF Women’s Doubles - Stockton
1st Place: ITF Women’s Doubles - Lawrence
1st Place: ITF Women’s Doubles - Norman
NCAA Pac12 MVP
2017
1st Place: Oracle ITA Masters Mixed Doubles w/ B. Holt
2nd Place: Oracle ITA Masters - Singles
ITA Rookie of the Year & ITA All-American
1st in NCAA Singles Ranking
2016
1st Place: Oracle ITA Masters - Singles
2nd Place: Riviera/ITA Women’s All-American - Singles
1st Place: US Open Girls Open w/ Jada Hart
4x All-America & 3x MVP
4x National High School All-American & 3x MVP
3x CIF Team & Individual Champion
2015
1st Place: Ojai Valley Open Tournament Singles & Doubles w/ Jada Hart
2014
2nd Place: US Open National Playoffs Mixed Doubles w/Shuhei Shibahara
