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Demon Deacons Add Claire Hill to 2026-27 Roster
6/5/2026 12:17:00 PM | Women's Tennis
The North Carolina transfer is Wake Forest’s fourth newcomer.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Wake Forest women's tennis announced the signing of Claire Hill on Friday.
A native of Cary, N.C., Hill spent the last two seasons as a member of the North Carolina Tar Heels nationally-ranked women's tennis program. The rising junior is the first transfer to ink with the Demon Deacons' 2026-27 roster, joining a group of newcomers that features three incoming freshmen – Lillian Santos, Catherine Rennard and Bella Jacutin-Mariona.
Claire Hill | Junior | Cary, N.C. | University of North Carolina
This past spring, Hill competed in five dual matches, going undefeated in both singles (5-0) and doubles (4-0). She helped North Carolina finish No. 5 nationally and advance to the NCAA tournament's Elite Eight. Through both fall and spring competition, she compiled a combined record of 8-7 in singles and 7-5 in doubles for the school year.
As a freshman for the Tar Heels in spring 2025 after enrolling during the winter, Hill quickly emerged as a reliable performer at sixth singles. She was named ACC Freshman of the Week twice (Jan. 14 and March 25) and went 17-8 overall in her solo matches. Through ACC play, Hill finished 5-1. Her excellence carried into the classroom, as she was named to the 2025 ACC Academic Honor Roll. North Carolina again powered its way through the NCAA tournament, making an appearance in the semifinals.
During her junior career, Hill earned high status as a blue-chip recruit, ranked 11th in TennisRecruiting.net's Class of 2025. She was ranked as high as No. 1 in the Girls' 18s USTA national rankings and crowned champion of the 18s National Clay Court. Hill also won three USTA silver balls and two bronze balls. She was additionally recognized as a two-time North Carolina Female Player of the Year and Girls 16s Orange Bowl finalist.
Personal
Claire is the daughter of Camille and Kevin Hill. Her mother, Camille King Hill, played tennis at North Carolina in 1998.
From Coach Wyshner
"We are really excited to add a player of Claire's character, talent, background and experience to our program. Combining her addition with our returners and the highest ranked recruiting class we've had in 10 years will really put us in position for a great season. In getting to know Claire a little to this point, I am very impressed with her character and love of playing the game. The more players you can bring into your program of high character who are eager to get to the court every day, the more successful your program is going to be because the players are going to be in the best position to continue to get better. That she has played in the biggest moments of the college season will also help her to be a great influence on her younger teammates who will be experiencing those big moments for the first time."
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A native of Cary, N.C., Hill spent the last two seasons as a member of the North Carolina Tar Heels nationally-ranked women's tennis program. The rising junior is the first transfer to ink with the Demon Deacons' 2026-27 roster, joining a group of newcomers that features three incoming freshmen – Lillian Santos, Catherine Rennard and Bella Jacutin-Mariona.
Claire Hill | Junior | Cary, N.C. | University of North Carolina
This past spring, Hill competed in five dual matches, going undefeated in both singles (5-0) and doubles (4-0). She helped North Carolina finish No. 5 nationally and advance to the NCAA tournament's Elite Eight. Through both fall and spring competition, she compiled a combined record of 8-7 in singles and 7-5 in doubles for the school year.
As a freshman for the Tar Heels in spring 2025 after enrolling during the winter, Hill quickly emerged as a reliable performer at sixth singles. She was named ACC Freshman of the Week twice (Jan. 14 and March 25) and went 17-8 overall in her solo matches. Through ACC play, Hill finished 5-1. Her excellence carried into the classroom, as she was named to the 2025 ACC Academic Honor Roll. North Carolina again powered its way through the NCAA tournament, making an appearance in the semifinals.
During her junior career, Hill earned high status as a blue-chip recruit, ranked 11th in TennisRecruiting.net's Class of 2025. She was ranked as high as No. 1 in the Girls' 18s USTA national rankings and crowned champion of the 18s National Clay Court. Hill also won three USTA silver balls and two bronze balls. She was additionally recognized as a two-time North Carolina Female Player of the Year and Girls 16s Orange Bowl finalist.
Personal
Claire is the daughter of Camille and Kevin Hill. Her mother, Camille King Hill, played tennis at North Carolina in 1998.
From Coach Wyshner
"We are really excited to add a player of Claire's character, talent, background and experience to our program. Combining her addition with our returners and the highest ranked recruiting class we've had in 10 years will really put us in position for a great season. In getting to know Claire a little to this point, I am very impressed with her character and love of playing the game. The more players you can bring into your program of high character who are eager to get to the court every day, the more successful your program is going to be because the players are going to be in the best position to continue to get better. That she has played in the biggest moments of the college season will also help her to be a great influence on her younger teammates who will be experiencing those big moments for the first time."
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