Rachel Stuhlmann

Rachel Stuhlmann completed an extensive collegiate tennis career at the University of Missouri, where she majored in nutrition and fitness. Her freshman season in 2010-11 saw her compile a 19-11 record in singles, playing regularly at the No. 6 position and achieving an 8-3 record in Big 12 matches. During her sophomore season in 2011-12, Stuhlmann posted a 16-7 singles record, including a 13-7 mark in dual matches and a 3-0 record in tournament play. She was ranked as high as No. 77 nationally and secured key victories against nationally ranked opponents, including No. 22 Maho Kowase of Georgia and No. 122 Noel Scott of Texas. Her junior season in 2012-13 involved competing at No. 2 singles and achieving her first SEC win against LSU’s Mary Jeremiah. She also played No. 2 doubles with Maria Christensen, where they posted an 11-12 record in the spring, securing SEC wins against Vanderbilt, Arkansas, LSU, and Tennessee. In her senior year (2013-14), Stuhlmann competed at the No. 3 singles position, recording a 12-19 singles record and winning three conference matches against South Carolina, Arkansas, and Kentucky. She defeated No. 85 Brigit Folland of South Carolina 6-3, 6-3, and maintained an 8-8 record at No. 1 doubles with Cierra Gaytan-Leach, achieving an overall doubles record of 13-16.

Prior to her collegiate career, Stuhlmann had a successful high school tennis career. She earned a Top 100 national ranking, reaching a highest rank of #68 in 2010. In 2009, she was named the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Metro Player of the Year after winning the Class 2 State Championship with a 6-0, 6-0 victory. She competed at the John Newcombe Tennis Academy and was ranked #59 nationally by the Tennis Recruiting Network. Stuhlmann was also recognized as the Kirkwood High School Outstanding Senior Female Athlete. Her collegiate athletic pursuits were supported by family ties to the University of Missouri, with her mother and several aunts and uncles being alumni.

Following her graduation, Rachel Stuhlmann expanded her involvement in the tennis community beyond competitive play. She has engaged in various roles such as a tennis commentator, sports talk radio host, and a tournament sponsorships/partnerships coordinator. Additionally, she has worked as a tournament sales correspondent and a tennis marketing strategist. Her career progression transitioned into becoming a prominent content creator and correspondent in the tennis and racquet sports world. She is notably recognized as the digital media host for the TennisONE app and has hosted “The Toss Up.” Her post-collegiate career has focused on leveraging her background to generate engaging content and collaborate with brands within the sports industry, positioning her as a leading figure in tennis media.