Lauren Friedman

2025-26 (FIFTH YEAR)

• Played at the No. 1 doubles spot with partner Helena Buchwald for 21 straight matches, posting a 17-9 overall record (14-8 dual, 6-7 SEC)
• The pair were ranked in the top 15 of the ITA rankings five times and in the top 20 two times.
• Career-high doubles ranking of No. 9
• Went 6-6 against nationally ranked opponents.
• Competed in four singles matches and 22 doubles matches
• Clinch the win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Maryland when she defeated Tamari Gagoshidze in straight sets from court six.

2024-25 (SENIOR)

• Played 10 singles matches and 18 doubles matches
• Held a 5-4 record in doubles with Helena Buchwald from the No. 3 position
• Picked up her first win as a Gamecock over Priya Nelson of No. 32 Alabama, earning the victory in straight sets of 6-3, 6-3
• Defeated Sabins Zeynalova and Carmen Herea of No. 14 Texas 6-1 alongside Buchwald to help the Gamecocks clinch the doubles point

PRE SOUTH CAROLINA: ARIZONA

• Competed at the University of Arizona for two years, finishing with a 1-6 singles record and 11-8 doubles record
• Part of the Arizona team that was the second-leading D1 tennis program in community service hours (2023)
• Won the Jack Kramer Doubles Invitational (2023)
• Finalist for doubles in the Washington State Open (2023)
• Had the highest GPA of all the University of Arizona’s Women’s Sports (2022)

HIGH SCHOOL / PREP

• CIF Southern Section Team Champion (2017)
• California State Champion (CDM) 2017

PERSONAL

• Majoring in political science
• Daughter of Andy and Danielle Friedman (former professional tennis player, placed top 70 in doubles and top 200 in singles worldwide)