{"id":710226,"date":"2026-06-02T15:08:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T15:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/710226\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T15:08:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T15:08:38","slug":"womens-tennis-adds-transfer-ella-fitcher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/710226\/","title":{"rendered":"Women’s Tennis Adds Transfer Ella Fitcher"},"content":{"rendered":"

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KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Western Michigan women’s tennis team and interim head coach Stephen Payne<\/a> have announced the signing of transfer Ella Fitcher.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fitcher, a native of Melbourne, Australia, joins the Broncos from Sam Houston State, where she played two seasons. She was 13-10 in singles play and 10-16 in doubles play last season after seeing limited action her first season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“We are thrilled to welcome Ella to the Bronco tennis program,” said Payne. “She’s a very accomplished player that comes to WMU with a couple seasons of collegiate playing experience. She’s going to fit with our team culture perfectly!”\u00a0<\/p>\n

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