Diana Badalyan
Green Wave Lands Badalyan for Spring 2026
Nov 14, 2025 | Women's Tennis
NEW ORLEANS – Tulane head coach Maru Brito announced on Friday that Diana Badalyan will join the Green Wave's tennis program in January.
Hailing from Adelaide, Australia, Badalyan has distinguished herself on the international stage, representing her country at the World Junior Finals in 2022. She has also secured consecutive singles and doubles titles at the J60 level in New Zealand. Her career-high ITF ranking is 242.
A graduate of Marryatville High School and a member of the Athelstone Tennis Club in Paradise, Badalyan's talent and dedication have been evident throughout her career.
Comments from Diana Badalyan
I was initially drawn to Tulane University because I believe it offers the perfect blend of excellent academics and a competitive athletic environment, where I can continue to develop my tennis skills. Coming from Australia, I was also looking for warm weather, and Tulane's location in New Orleans was ideal. Throughout my recruitment process, Maru and Assistant Coach Keri Wong played a significant role in my decision. They were incredibly welcoming, informative, and kind - embodying the qualities I was seeking in coaches to mentor me over the next four years. In researching New Orleans and Tulane, I was captivated by its rich history, strong academic reputation, and vibrant community, making it the perfect place for my academic and athletic growth.
Comments from Tulane Head Coach Maru Brito
We are excited to welcome Diana to the Green Wave family. She is a dedicated and hardworking athlete who exemplifies the qualities we value most in our program. Her work ethic, passion for the game, and love for competition will undoubtedly have an immediate and positive impact on our team. We look forward to supporting her journey here at Tulane. Welcome to the Wave!
Hailing from Adelaide, Australia, Badalyan has distinguished herself on the international stage, representing her country at the World Junior Finals in 2022. She has also secured consecutive singles and doubles titles at the J60 level in New Zealand. Her career-high ITF ranking is 242.
A graduate of Marryatville High School and a member of the Athelstone Tennis Club in Paradise, Badalyan's talent and dedication have been evident throughout her career.
Comments from Diana Badalyan
I was initially drawn to Tulane University because I believe it offers the perfect blend of excellent academics and a competitive athletic environment, where I can continue to develop my tennis skills. Coming from Australia, I was also looking for warm weather, and Tulane's location in New Orleans was ideal. Throughout my recruitment process, Maru and Assistant Coach Keri Wong played a significant role in my decision. They were incredibly welcoming, informative, and kind - embodying the qualities I was seeking in coaches to mentor me over the next four years. In researching New Orleans and Tulane, I was captivated by its rich history, strong academic reputation, and vibrant community, making it the perfect place for my academic and athletic growth.
Comments from Tulane Head Coach Maru Brito
We are excited to welcome Diana to the Green Wave family. She is a dedicated and hardworking athlete who exemplifies the qualities we value most in our program. Her work ethic, passion for the game, and love for competition will undoubtedly have an immediate and positive impact on our team. We look forward to supporting her journey here at Tulane. Welcome to the Wave!
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