Fall 2002: In the fall of 2002, Melisa played in all three scheduled tournaments. She paired with Kelly Taylor in doubles where they had wins over Indiana and Syracuse.

Spring 2002: Melisa played No. 1 singles primarily for the Cardinals. She was also No. 1 doubles. She had a 4-24 overall record in singles and she has been a Red & Black Scholar, and Dean’s List and Athletic Director’s Honor Roll member for seven semesters.

Fall 2001: Melisa went 6-4 in singles play with wins over Tennessee, TCU and Marquette. She paired with Kelly Kiehna in doubles primarily in Flight B including wins over TCU, Marquette, Jacksonville State and Georgia State.

As a Sophomore: Melisa went 9-10 overall in singles and 2-4 in dual match play, primarily at No. 4 and No. 5. In the fall, she posted a team-leading 9-5 singles record. In doubles, she went 10-20. Defeated players from Indiana State, Murray State, Southwest Missouri, UT-Martin, Georgia State, Arkansas State, Xavier, Eastern Illinois and Cincinnati. Put together a five-match win streak. Combine with Stutti Smit for two doubles wins.

As a Freshman: Recorded a team-best 20-18 overall record in singles. Went 15-7 in dual matches, playing mostly at No. 5. Teamed with Katie McLaughlin, Kelly Whitler, Beckett Hoyt and Kelly Kiehna for a 19-17 overall doubles record. Was named Most Improved in the 1999-2000 season for the Cardinals. Attended U of L’s Red & Black Dinner. Earned Conference USA Commissioner’s List honors.

In High School: Lettered in tennis three years under coach Rob Yem and helped her team to wins at district and regionals. She was a Wendy’s Heisman nominee. Graduated in the top 5% of her class with above a 4.0 GPA. Earned MVP honors three years.

Personal: Daughter of Rick and Lisa San Martin. Birthdate is March 21, 1981. Major is biology, with a minor in criminal justice.

Favorites:

• Class: Biology
• TV Shows: Friends, ER
• Foods: Chicken, apples, strawberries
• Book: People Magazine
• Music: Dixie Chicks
• Tennis Player: Jennifer Capriati
• Movie: Pretty Woman
• Athletic goal at U of L: To win Conference USA
• Post college ambition: To attend law school
• Best moment of my tennis career: Receiving a scholarship to U of L
• Reasons I chose U of L: Great team and coach; awesome facilities
• Words that best describe me: Determined, disciplined, compassionate
• What I like most about the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center: The Wimbledon Room
• After my career at U of L is over, I would like to be remembered as: A team player who contributed to the team first and foremost
• Tennis advice I would give a young player: Have fun! Never play scared to lose
• Biggest thrill in sports: Beating Memphis last year
• Best thing about being an athlete: Traveling
• Hobbies and outside interests: Spending time with family and friends, volleyball, shopping
• Primary inspiration in sports: My parents