Seminoles Announce the Signing of Lucia Rodriguez

TALLAHASSEE – Florida State women's tennis head coach Jennifer Hyde announced Wednesday the signing of Lucia Rodriguez.

A native of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain, Rodriguez will join the Seminoles for the 2027-28 season, having had a decorated career in the junior circuit where she has totaled 13 titles and has been ranked as high as No. 128.

Coach Hyde said, "We are absolutely pumped for Lucia to get to campus next fall. The entire recruiting process with Lucia has shown us that she is completely aligned with the vision and trajectory of this program. She has the capacity to make an immediate impact just as soon as she sets foot on campus. Her personal goals of playing professionally, coupled with her team-first mentality, are a perfect fit and complement to our program and where we are headed. The recruiting process has been an absolute blast with Lucia and her family, and we can't wait for her arrival next fall."

Rodriguez has won six junior titles, including the J100 twice, the J60 twice, and the J30 twice. She also took home seven doubles titles in junior competition, winning the J100 twice, the J60 twice, and the J30 three times.

She also has experience on the international circuit. Rodriguez has represented Spain internationally at three different age levels, competing at the U14 level in 2023, the U16 level in 2025, and the U18 level in 2026.

Rodriguez was impressed with more than just the history, the facilities, and the location of Florida State. When asked why she picked FSU, she said, "I was really impressed by the group of people, the coaches and the players, who make up the team; it all feels like a close-knit, supportive family."

Tennis has been part of her life since she started playing at the age of six. When asked what her favorite part about playing tennis is, Rodriguez said, "I love competing and the atmosphere that surrounds the world of tennis."

For more information on the Florida State women's tennis program, check Seminoles.com and follow us on social media at FSUWTennis (IG) and @FSU_WTennis (X).

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