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Elys Ventura
Elys Ventura
Elys Ventura
Elys Ventura
Elys Ventura
Elys Ventura
Elys Ventura
Elys Ventura
Elys Ventura
Photo by: Tyler Davis
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Photo by: Tyler Davis
Elys Ventura

Elys Ventura

  • Height:
    5-1
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Auckland, New Zealand
  • High School:
    Westlake
  • Prev School:
    Missouri
  • Major:
    Marketing

AT COLORADO: 

2022 (Senior)

  • She finished the season with an overall singles record of 16-19, including 8-15 in dual matches.
  • To start her career at Colorado she won 10 of her first 14 singles matches.
  • With Mila Stanojevic at No. 2 singles she finished the season with an overall doubles record of 19-12, including going 12-9 in dual matches primarily at the No. 2 position.
  • She started her season winning seven of her first nine doubles matches with Stanojevic.
  • Was a major contributor in helping Colorado win its first Pac-12 tournament match, winning both her doubles match and clinching the victory at No. 2 singles.

At Missouri

2021-22 (Junior)

  • Elected to the 2022 SEC Community Service Team. 
  • Scored one of Mizzou's two points in the SEC Tournament against No. 63 Mississippi State.
  • Named a team captain for the spring 2022 season.
  • Contributed to both of the team's SEC wins, defeating Fiona Arrese (No. 57 Kentucky) and Ludmilla Kareisova (No. 63 Mississippi State). 
  • Accumulated seven singles wins and three doubles wins.

2020-21 (Sophomore)

  • Went 11-16 overall, including 2-1 in tournament play.
  • Contributed against No. 25 Mississippi State with a third set win at No. 5 singles.

2019-20 (Freshman)

  • She had an overall singles record of 7-3 including 5-2 in dual matches.
  • She also had an overall doubles record of 10-5, including 9-3 in dual matches, winning primarily at either the No. 2 or No. 3 position.
  • Posted a 2-0 mark at the No. 3 position, defeating Western Illinois’ Lucky Kancherla (6-0, 6-0) and Mara Vidal (6-0, 6-0).
  • Went 4-0 at the No. 2 spot in doubles play with teammates Vivien Abraham and Ellie Wright.

Prior To CU

  • Ranked as high as No. 390 in the Combined World Junior Rankings.
  • Received the Li Na sportsmanship Award presented by Martina Navratilova.
  • 2017 U18 New Zealand National Champion.
  • 2019 WTA ASB Classic participant.
  • 2017 WTA Future Stars Tournament participant.
  • 2017 Junior Fed Cip participant.
  • Played for club coach Caco Zanella.

High School

  • She attended Westlake Girls High School in Auckland, New Zealand.

In The Classroom

  • She is earning a degree in business marketing.

Personal

  • Elys Ventura is the daughter of Renilda Ventura and Xavier Mas.
  • She has three older brothers,  Renzo, Ralph and Rainier.
  • She loves to travel and discover new restaurants.  

Why Colorado?

  • “I chose Colorado because of the great coaching staff and CU athletics. The location is unbelievable and truly reminds me of my hometown.”
Women's Tennis: Senior Day | Apr 13, 2025
Sunday, April 13
@cubuffstennis vs Arizona State SENIOR DAY #gobuffs
Monday, April 15
@cubuffstennis vs Arizona #gobuffs
Saturday, April 13
Let's Go @cubuffstennis #gobuffs
Wednesday, April 10