Roberta Alison Fall Classic tennis tournament begins in Tuscaloosa

The 38th annual Roberta Alison Fall Classic commenced on Friday at the Alabama Tennis Stadium in Tuscaloosa. The two-day event features both singles and doubles competitions.

Participating teams include the University of Alabama Crimson Tide and the South Alabama Jaguars. The Alabama women's tennis team is led by head coach Jonatan Berhane, who recently added assistant coach Gerhard Gruindelingh to the staff. The tournament is named in honor of Roberta Alison, who was the first woman to play on a men's varsity team in the SEC.