Nicole Cierniak

Bio

As a Junior

• Did not compete in 2026 season while redshirting.

As a Sophomore

• Competed in 12 singles matches and 16 doubles matches for the Spartans during the 2025 season.
• Finished the year with a singles record of 2-10 and a doubles record of 5-11.
• Picked up a dominant singles win over Megan Zeng (UT Dallas) on Mar. 19: 6-2, 6-1.
• Earned a comeback victory against Si Karlsson Hantzis (Palm Beach Atlantic) on Apr. 5: 5-7, 6-1, 10-7.
• Partnered with Victoria Sanchez to defeat Ita Habekovic / Kristyna Hranacova (#2 Nova Southeastern) on Feb. 25: 7-6 (7-3).
• Teamed with Sanchez to beat Sienna Opray / Skye Vandeleur (Davenport) on Feb. 26: 6-2.
• Reunited with Sanchez to post a 6-0 win over Catherine Cole / Olivia Lindestaf (Eckerd) on Apr. 8.
• Continued doubles success with Sanchez by defeating Nancy Liu / Polina Vlasova (#25 Rollins) on Apr. 10: 6-4.
• Closed the season with Sanchez by winning 6-3 over Luzia Obermeier / Kamilya Shailina (Saint Leo) on Apr. 17.

As a Freshman

• Began collegiate career at University of Tampa in 2024.
• Took part in 13 singles matches and 21 doubles matches for the Spartans during the 2024 season.
• Recorded a singles record of 6-7 and a doubles record of 18-3.
• In doubles play, Cierniak partnered with Kristina Miletic throughout the season:
• Defeated Maialen Idiakez (Eckerd) on Apr. 5: 6-2, 6-3.
• Picked up a solid win over Viktoria Leth (Academy of Art) on Mar. 26: 7-5, 6-1.
• Battled back to beat Chelsea Dzenga (Christian Brothers) on Mar. 3: 3-6, 6-4, 10-5.
• Earned a straight-sets win over Ilona Freitag (Mary) on Feb. 29: 6-1, 6-2.
• Defeated Polina Ligay (Rollins) on Feb. 16: 7-5, 6-0.
• Opened the season with a flawless win over Celeste Deniz Reyes (Florida National) on Feb. 1: 6-0, 6-0.
• Opened with a 6-2 win over Nadia Abad / Vanessa Simone (Florida National) on Feb. 1.
• Earned a key win over Alina Michalitsch / Clara Versier (#1 Barry) on Feb. 11: 6-3.
• Defeated Milla Falster / Polina Vlasova (Rollins) on Feb. 16: 6-1.
• Picked up a 6-4 win over Salma Djoubri / Greta Schieroni (#3 Lynn) on Feb. 23.
• Continued success with wins over Mary (Feb. 29), Christian Brothers (Mar. 3), and Harding (Mar. 4).
• Outlasted Katy Graydon / Lydia Vlachou (IUP) on Mar. 15: 6-0.
• Won a tiebreaker against Laia Pasini / Neli Sunjic (Florida Southern) on Mar. 19: 7-6 (7-5).
• Defeated C Cabero del Hierro / J Wira Hadipoernomo (#12 Embry-Riddle) on Mar. 30: 6-3.
• Posted wins over Eckerd (Apr. 5), Palm Beach Atlantic (Apr. 6), and #8 Saint Leo (Apr. 9).
• Closed the regular season with wins over Valdosta State (Apr. 13), #17 West Florida (Apr. 14), and Keiser (Apr. 18).
• Added a postseason win over Kaylee Kirivong / J Wira Hadipoernomo (Embry-Riddle) on Apr. 26: 6-1.

High School

• Attended Venice High School.
• Was a four-time team captain for the Indians.
• Played number one singles and doubles.
• Played for coach Wayne Robertson.
• Named Venice Player of the Year.
• Third at Bobby Curtis Doubles Championship.
• Advanced to state quarterfinals.

Personal

• Volunteer with Divine Hearts Club.
• Member of English Honors Society.
• Allied health major.
• Daughter of Urszula Cierniak and Krzysztof Cierniak.
• Has an older sibling, Bryan.
• Birthdate: 4/7/2005.