Nika Koukhartchouk Class: Sophomore Hometown: Kaliningrad, Russia Height: 5-9 Experience: 1L

ITA Scholar-Athlete
SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll
Chancellor's Honor Roll • Dean's Honor Roll

THE FILE ON NIKA
Outstanding talent...Second left-hander on the team...Made a significant contribution in her first season playing in the top half of the lineup...Tremendous student-athlete.

FALL 2005 (SOPHOMORE)
Began the fall ranked No. 59 in singles...Finished with a 3-3 record in limited action...Earned South Regional ranking of No. 25...Finalist at the Ole Miss Fall Classic...Injured her ankle midway through the fall and saw limited action after that...Teamed with Preethi Subramanian to reach the finals of the Red Draw at the Ole Miss Fall Classic.

2004-05 (FRESHMAN)
Helped lead the Lady Rebels to the SEC Western Division Championship and their 11th NCAA appearance...Posted a 21-12 overall record, 14-7 in dual matches, playing in the top half of the lineup...Went 8-3 in the SEC...Registered a 5-0 record against division opponents in helping the Lady Rebels secure their first ever SEC Western Division title...Teamed with Preethi Subramanian for a 9-6 record at No. 3 doubles...Reached the finals at the Ole Miss Fall Classic before losing to one of the top players in the nation...Defeated four nationally-ranked opponents... Participated in the Riviera All-American Championships...Named an ITA Scholar-Athlete...Named to the Freshman SEC Academic Honor Roll...Made the Dean's Honor Roll in the fall and the Chancellor's Honor Roll in the spring.

PRIOR TO OLE MISS
Ranked No. 3 in Russia in under 16s...Reached the quarterfinals of the Russian National Championship 18 and under in 2002 and the main draw in 2003...Won 10 tournaments in her career since the age of 14...Also excelled in basketball and track and field..Excellent student-athlete...Received special diplomas for History, Literature, Physical Education and English...Finished Music School.

PERSONAL
Born February 8, 1987...Daughter of Valeri and Larissa Koukhartchouk... Majoring in Business...Enjoys Russian music, reading books, watching films and history...Athlete most admired is Dmitry Sychev...Favorite tennis player is Lleyton Hewitt.