Brienne Minor

Brienne Alexandra Minor (born November 25, 1997) is an American tennis player who played her college career at the University of Michigan. On May 29, 2017, she won the 2017 NCAA Division I Women's Tennis Championships, becoming the first African-American woman to win the singles title. This victory also secured Minor a spot in the main draw of the 2017 US Open as a wildcard.

Early life and college career Minor was raised in Mundelein, Illinois. She began playing tennis at the age of four. Minor attended Carmel High School and during her senior year at Carmel, she went undefeated during the season, winning a state championship in the process. On November 13, 2014, she signed her national letter of intent to play collegiate tennis at the University of Michigan. Minor had been ranked as the 15th best recruit in the country.

During her first season with the Wolverines, Minor finished with a 36–10 record. Minor was also named ITA All-American for the second straight year.

In her major singles debut at the 2017 US Open, Minor lost to Ons Jabeur in straight sets.

Personal life Brienne's parents are Kevin and Michelle Minor.