Julia Elbaba

A former professional tennis player and University of Virginia record-holder, Julia Elbaba distinguished herself by setting a program record for singles wins with 133 career victories during her collegiate tenure. After being named ITA National Rookie of the Year in 2013, she achieved the coveted No. 1 spot in ITA singles rankings in 2015. Elbaba earned ITA All-America singles honors for four consecutive seasons, culminating in 2016, and was recognized with the prestigious ITA Cissie Leary Award for Sportsmanship.

Currently, Julia Elbaba serves as a respected journalist for NBC, bringing her distinctive perspective to a broad spectrum of professional sports. Her primary focus is on tennis, where her background as a decorated athlete provides unparalleled insight into the game. Beyond tennis, she actively covers major leagues including the NBA, MLB, NFL, as well as soccer and the Olympic Games. Her unique ability to connect with sports stories from an informed, competitive standpoint makes her a highly sought-after voice in contemporary sports media, continuing her prominent contributions to the sports world through her compelling reporting and analysis.