Sebastianna Scilipoti : Swiss Tennis Player at the University of Miami

Sebastianna Scilipoti is a Swiss tennis player competing at the NCAA Division I level with the University of Miami, a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Originally from Geneva, Switzerland, she has built a steady collegiate career across two programs, developing into one of Miami’s more consistent performers in both singles and doubles.

Career Path

Scilipoti began her college career at Pepperdine University for the 2024-25 season, playing primarily from the fourth singles position as a freshman. She finished her lone season with the Waves with a 7-8 singles record, highlighted by a four-match win streak in late April and a decisive role in Pepperdine’s postseason run, including a win over USC’s No. 71-ranked Jana Hossam in her collegiate debut, and the clinching victory in a 4-2 win over LMU in the West Coast Conference semifinals.

Transfer to Miami and Breakout Sophomore Season (2025-26)

Scilipoti transferred to the University of Miami for the 2025-26 season, where she quickly became a key contributor for the Hurricanes in the competitive ACC :

• Finished 14-10 overall in singles, with an 11-5 dual-match record (6-3 in ACC play)
• Picked up two career-high ranked wins, defeating a No. 29-ranked opponent and a No. 93-ranked opponent
• Went 13-10 overall in doubles, with a 12-6 dual-match record (5-4 in ACC play)
• Teamed up with Sofia Rocchetti for a notable win over a No. 71-ranked doubles pair
• Advanced to the Round of 16 at the ITA Southeast Regional Championships

A Rising Contributor in the ACC

Now entering her junior season, Sebastianna Scilipoti has shown steady growth from her freshman year at Pepperdine to a breakout sophomore campaign at Miami, picking up ranked wins in both singles and doubles against one of the deepest conferences in NCAA tennis. Her trajectory reflects a player who continues to raise her level with each new challenge, making her one of the more promising Swiss talents developing within the American college tennis system.

Sebastianna Scilipoti – University of Miami Women’s Tennis Team