Alabama Signs Magdalena Smekalova for the Spring Semester
10/5/2026 12:30:00 PM | Women's Tennis
The Crimson Tide signee will join the team in January of 2027
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama women's tennis head coach Jonatan Berhane announced the signing of Magdalena Smekalova to the Crimson Tide's 2026-27 roster on Monday. The Hlinsko, Czech Republic native is set to join the program and start competing in January of 2027.
From Head Coach Jonatan Berhane
"We are thrilled to welcome Magdalena to the team for the Spring season, and we know she will make an immediate impact. Her impressive success on the ITF Junior circuit brings a wealth of high-level competitive experience to our roster. Magdalena is a perfect fit for our culture and our group, and we cannot wait to start working with her. Roll Tide! "
Magdalena Smekalova Notes
- Will compete for Alabama in Spring 2027 as a freshman
- ITF World Junior Ranking: No. 84
- Czech Women's Open Ranking: No. 36
- WTA/ITF Doubles Ranking: No. 574
- WTA/ITF Singles Ranking: No. 1,133
- ITF J3 Prague Singles Champion (2022)
- Czech National U18 Championship Singles Runner-Up (2022)
- ITF W60 Olomouc Doubles Champion (2023)
- ITF W15 Slovenske Konjice Doubles Champion (2025)
- ITF J300 - Pancevo & Sanxenxo Doubles Champion (2023)
- U16 European Doubles Champion
- Junior Billie Jean King Cup U16 World Finalist
From Magdalena Smekalova
"I am extremely excited and honored to join The University of Alabama tennis team! I can't wait to be part of such an amazing team and start this new chapter as a Crimson Tide athlete. Roll Tide!"
