Jessica Sucupira (Wente)
| School: |
Florida State University |
| Year: |
graduated |
| Home Town: |
Whitehouse, Texas |
| Home State: |
N/A |
| Home Country: |
United States(USA) |
| High School: |
Whitehouse |
| Height: |
5-8 |
| Weight: |
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| Birth Date: |
Tuesday, March 01, 1988 |
| Dominant Hand: |
Right |
| Major: |
Hospitality |
| Singles Record: |
75-39 |
| Doubles Record: |
69-41 |
Sophomore Year (2007-08): Posted an overall 21-18 (5-7 fall and 16-11 spring) mark in singles play and an incredible 32-8 record in doubles… Singles: • Secured a huge victory over Miami’s No. 62 Bianca Eichkorn 7-6(4), 7-6(4) to give the Seminoles a 5-2 upset of the No. 10 Hurricanes. • Posted a 6-0, 6-3 victory over Boston College’s Katharine Attwell in the first round of the ACC Tournament. • Notched another first round victory in the NCAA Championship with a 6-1, 6-2 defeat of Samford’s Katie Weaver. • Spent most of the year as the Seminoles’ clean-up hitter on court four. Doubles: • Played all her dual-matches with fellow sophomore Lauren Macfarlane posting an impressive 28-5 mark. • Secured 32 wins overall including 12 in the ACC. • Went 3-0 with Macfarlane at the ACC Tournament playing in the three spot including a tough 9-7 win over Duke’s Nze/Zsilinszka duo that gave FSU the team doubles point. • The sophomores also took down the Mello/Zauft team from Texas in the second round of the NCAA Tournament with an 8-5 decision. • Started the spring with an eight straight wins. Freshman Year (2006-07): Singles: • Posted a 26-11 record for the fall and spring. • Ended the season on a five-match win streak. • Defeated 11 of 14 opponents at home. • Took down Duke's Jessi Robinson in straight sets in helping the Seminoles to their first victory over the Blue Devils since 1983. Doubles: • Finished with a combined record of 26-11. • Notched a 13-2 record at home. • Paired with senior Miranda Foley for all but three matches in fall and spring play going 24-9. • Finished 10-5 in the ACC along with Foley. High School and Other Accomplishments: • Captured the tennis state championship title in 2005. • Also in 2005, was a member of Texas' first Junior Fed Cup Championship Team in 23 years. • Competed in the state finals in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. • Dominated local competition as a regional champion four years running. • Ranked 12th in doubles her senior year. • Played basketball freshman through senior years as well...named second team all-district in basketball her senior year. • Voted Most Athletic her senior year. Personal: • Born March 1, 1988. • Daughter of Larry and Janet Wente. • Majoring in hospitality. • Married to former FSU tennis player Jonathas Sucupira. • Member of the National Honor Society in high school. • Earned a spot on the honor roll every year from 2002-2006. • Member of HOSA. • Mother participates in USTA 3.5 leagues. • Sister played tennis in high school.
