Smith’s Sauber receives ITA Ann Lebedeff Leadership Award at U.S. Open

FLUSHING, N.Y. — The Intercollegiate Tennis Association held its 2026 Leadership Awards ceremony this past weekend at the U.S. Open, honoring past and present individuals who have made a significant and positive impact on college tennis. Marielle Sauber (The Woodlands, TX/The John Cooper School) ’26 was recognized as the recipient of the 2026 Ann Lebedeff Leadership Award, endowed by global sports icon Billie Jean King. The award honors a recent college graduate from any level of college tennis who demonstrated excellence on and off the court and leadership on their team, on their campus and in their community. Recipients show…