Christa Gecheva
	Class: Sophomore Hometown: London, England High School: Ricards Lodge High School Height: 5-7

FRESHMAN (2011-12): Started off her Cowgirl career with a 4-5 record in the fall. She earned her first career victory over Catherine Parenteau of Arkansas (9/23/11). Qualified for the ITA Mountain Regional Tournament and went 2-1. In doubles action, she went 7-4 playing with three different playing partners. She and Sasa Nemcova went 5-1 winning their first five matches in a row. They reached the round of 16 at the Mountain Regional Tournament. During the spring, she played in two singles and five doubles matches. Went 1-1 in singles to finish 5-6 overall and 3-2 in doubles to record a 10-6 mark for the year.

HIGH SCHOOL: Gecheva joined the Cowgirl program after a career at Ricards Lodge High School. She had a county ranking of sixth in Surrey County, while holding a senior LTA national ranking of 55 on the AEGON British Tennis Rankings. During 2010-11, she had three Top 16 finishes on the AEGON British Tour, along with two finishes in the Top 32. In 2010, she played for the Surrey Ladies at the National County Championships. She also won the 18-under Surrey County Championship in singles and doubles (2008) and the 16-under in singles (2007).

PERSONAL: Born December 30, 1991 in Le Bach, Saar Land, Germany. Gecheva is the daughter of Georgi and Pepa Gecheva. Has one brother, Theodor. She is majoring in animal science (pre-vet).