PROVO, Utah — BYU head coach Holly Hasler has announced the signing of Cara Korhonen, who will join the women’s tennis program for the 2026–27 season.
Korhonen will enroll at BYU as a graduate student during the spring term and will join the Cougars on the roster beginning in the fall of 2026.
A native of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, Korhonen brings international and professional experience to Provo. She has competed on the ITF World Tennis Tour, making multiple appearances in W35- and W75-level professional events. Korhonen earned her first WTA singles ranking in 2024 and reached a career-high ranking of No. 1146.
Korhonen also brings a strong academic background to BYU. She completed her Bachelor of Science in psychology at the University of Southern Queensland in just 17 months and plans to continue her education at the graduate level. Her academic interests include psychology, youth mental health and overall wellbeing.
“We are thrilled to welcome Cara to BYU tennis,” Hasler said. “She brings a high level of maturity, composure and competitive experience that will elevate our program. Beyond her play, we are especially excited about the impact she will have on our team culture.”
Korhonen adds international depth and experience to a BYU program that continues to build momentum on the national stage.