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UNC’s Reese Brantmeier Claims NCAA Singles Crown, Set to Lead U.S. at Master’U

The North Carolina senior is the lead plaintiff in a certified class-action challenging NCAA prize-money limits, with a trial scheduled for late 2026.

Overview

  • Brantmeier defeated Cal’s Berta Passola Folch 6-3, 6-3 at the USTA National Campus to win the 2025 NCAA Division I women’s singles title.
  • The ITA named Brantmeier to head the United States roster for the Master’U BNP Paribas collegiate event in Reims, France, on December 5–7.
  • A federal judge, Catherine Eagles, certified two plaintiff classes in Brantmeier’s lawsuit targeting NCAA prize-money caps often cited at $10,000 per year.
  • The certified classes cover Division I players who competed since March 19, 2020, or could not compete due to the restriction, including those who forfeited prize earnings.
  • Her win caps a comeback after multiple leg surgeries sidelined her in prior NCAA singles and doubles seasons, and follows community work that raised nearly $200,000 to refurbish public courts.