Tamara Barad Itzhaki, a senior women's tennis player at Virginia Tech, is excelling in both tennis and studying architecture. She plans to pursue a career as an architect while continuing to play professional tennis. Her passion for architecture was ignited by her tennis experiences across the globe, where she was inspired by diverse cultures and building designs. Itzhaki has also showcased remarkable resilience on the court, making surprising comebacks from significant score deficits.

By the Numbers
  • Tamara Barad Itzhaki earned an ITF Juniors career-high ranking of 293.
  • She achieved a WTA professional ranking with a career-high of 844.
  • During her time at Virginia Tech, she won 31 total singles matches, including three ranked wins.
State of Play
  • Barad Itzhaki is currently completing her fifth and final year in the School of Architecture at Virginia Tech.
  • Her career in Virginia Tech tennis has concluded, but she plans to continue playing professionally while finishing her degree.
Bottom Line

Tamara Barad Itzhaki is successfully balancing a career in tennis and her studies in architecture at Virginia Tech, with a plan to continue in both fields professionally, demonstrating resilience and determination in her pursuits.