Atawo Signs Jennifer FloreaAtawo Signs Jennifer Florea

Atawo Signs Jennifer Florea

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue women’s tennis coach Raquel Atawo announced the signing of Jennifer Florea.

Florea, a 5’5” player out of Canton, Michigan, will join the Boilermakers this fall as a top-100 national recruit by tennisrecruiting.net.

Florea joins Atawo's first incoming freshman class that includes Nehir Dogan, Reese Frank and Danielle Young, who were announced on National Signing Day last November.

PREP/HIGH SCHOOL

  • The No. 4 player out of Michigan, the No. 10 player out of the Great Lakes Region and No. 97 in the nation, according to tennisrecruiting.net
  • Member of the Hot 100 List presented by adiplayer in February 2024
  • Captured the G18s L2 singles title in 2026
  • Advanced to the Round of 16 at both the USTA L1 Winter Nationals and Clay Court Nationals
  • Earned Michigan State High School All-State honors in 2023
  • Named recipient of the 2023 Fighting Irish Award
  • Finished as a state finalist at No. 1 singles as a freshman
  • Member of the honor roll every semester in high school
  • Can speak English and Romanian
  • Intended major: Pre-Law / Communications
  • Parents: Chris and Daniela Florea
  • Sister: Kristine