The OUA Tennis Championships returned to the Mayfair Club (East) from October 11-13, uniting eight teams for a weekend of high-level competition. The Waterloo Warriors entered with determination, ready to make their mark.

On the opening day, both Waterloo teams delivered impressive performances. The women's team triumphed over the Ottawa Gee-Gees with a 5-2 victory, while the men's team secured a solid 5-2 win over Brock, earning both squads spots in the semifinals.

In the semifinals, Waterloo faced formidable opponents. The women's team met McMaster and fell 6-1, while the men's team was swept 7-0 by Western. Despite these setbacks, the Warriors approached Sunday's bronze medal matches with renewed focus.

The women's team faced a familiar opponent in the Western Mustangs. Western took an early lead by capturing both doubles matches. In singles, Waterloo mounted a strong comeback, led by Aldiana Lazoja (Kitchener) with a decisive 6-4, 6-0 win, and Madeleine Alexander (London), who dominated with a 6-3, 6-0 victory. Despite these efforts, the Mustangs ultimately clinched the bronze, winning the remaining singles points. Alexander's consistent season performance earned her an OUA All-Star title, placing her among the top six athletes in the league. Reflecting on the season, she said, "The biggest strengths of the team are that we have positive energy and are very supportive of each other on and off the court. These attributes helped us win many close matches." Nicole Fitzpatrick (Caledon), who concluded a distinguished five-year career with the Warriors, will be moving on, leaving a lasting legacy.

The men's team, meanwhile, squared off in a rematch with York in a repeat of last year's bronze medal contest. York took control with two doubles wins, though Pavle Milic (Toronto) and Matthew Li (Guelph) prevented a sweep with a hard-fought doubles victory. However, York's dominance in the singles matches ultimately secured their bronze medal. Milic's strong season also earned him OUA All-Star recognition, marking his impactful contributions. Reflecting on his time with the Warriors, Milic remarked, "The bond we built through shared victories and defeats will always remind me of what it truly means to be part of something bigger than myself."

Both Waterloo teams closed the championships in fourth place, capping a season defined by resilience and skill. The Warriors demonstrated their tenacity and have set their sights on a strong return next season.