SPOKANE, Wash. -- Women's tennis head coach Natalie Pluskota-Hamberg announced the signing of Sveva Zerpelloni from Verona, Italy.

"I can't wait to become a Zag," Zerpelloni said. "It is the right college for me to be successful. It is a beautiful place and has fantastic people."

Zerpelloni has a career high ITF ranking at No. 701 and an Italian National Ranking of 2.4 as she also has a highest UTR at 9.22. She was crowned the doubles champion in both the G4 Menton and G5 Skopje. She was also the runner up in the G5 Livorno Singles, J60 La Marsa Doubles, J60 Weisskirchen Doubles, and the J30 Colomiers Doubles,

"We are excited that Sveva has decided to join the Zag family," Pluskota-Hamberg said. "Her talent, work ethic, and passion for the game are exactly the qualities we value and look for in a player. Sveva brings a unique energy and skillset that will not only elevate our team but also inspire those around her. We're excited to see the impact she'll make on and off the court, and we're confident that her decision to join us will be the start of something special. Welcome our Zag family, Sveva!"