Olivia Nicholls

Olivia Nicholls

Studying at Loughborough University gave me the opportunity to train full time whilst gaining my degree. Loughborough tennis provide an excellent package, including outstanding coaching, regular S&C sessions as well as physiotherapy and sports psychology support. The facilities are exceptional, including 8 indoor courts and a world class gym. Training alongside other professional athletes makes Loughborough a very motivational and inspiring place to train. 

The excellent training package at Loughborough transformed my game, enabling me to gain my world ranking in singles and doubles in my second year. After winning a number ITF Pro Circuit doubles titles, and rising to 450 in the world, I was rewarded with a place in the GB University team in the World University Games in 2015 and 2017. Playing at the World University games was an incredible opportunity and experience, and I was delighted to win a bronze medal in the ladies doubles in Taipei, 2017.

After graduating, I continued to play professionally. I took on the role as pro player coach which allowed me to keep training at Loughborough, and gain my level 3 coaching qualification. My career highlights so far have been winning 12 pro doubles titles, reaching a career high ranking in doubles of 220, and playing in the qualifying of Wimbledon doubles. I'm extremely grateful of the continued support from Loughborough, and my goals are to play in the main draw of Wimbledon and break into the top 100 in doubles.