New York, N.Y.— The 2010 women's tennis season is looking optimistic as the Bloodhounds look to build upon last season's pioneering year.

Backed by second year head coach, Natalija Subotic, the Bloodhounds are looking to improve and make a dent in the City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) standings.

“I look forward to the return of key players from previous years and to work with our incoming freshmen and seeing the young women progress,” said Subotic. “We have more depth this year and I am confident in a successful season.”

Last season the Bloodhounds earned a pair of wins against conference foes Medgar Evers College and the City College of New York. And with a talented roster on the courts this season, the Bloodhounds should be optimistic about their chances in 2010.

Back this season are the No. 1 singles players from the past two seasons, including Ashley Marrero who was No. 1 on the roster last season and Elizabeth Cyran who is back after a one year hiatus, she was a No. 1 singles player during 2008. Also back this season is Lauren Mallon and Jessica Eng who both played two seasons ago

A solid group of newcomers are aboard as well including Crystal Charles, Diana Jadduroy, Janet Lamberty and Halam Katherine Seo.

The Bloodhounds will compete in a grueling schedule which includes matches against conference foes Hunter College, Baruch College, York College, Lehman College, Medgar Evers College, New York City Tech, Brooklyn College, the City College of New York and the College of Staten Island. Non conference matches on the schedule include William Paterson University, Ramapo College, Rutgers-Newark, NYU-Polytechnic and Farmingdale State.