MADISON, Wis. -- Head women's tennis coach Tina Samara announced Friday that high school seniors Michelle Linden, Melissa Pick and Christina Zordani have all signed national letters of intent to attend the University of Wisconsin and play tennis for the Badgers beginning in the fall of 2016.

"I believe this recruiting class will be an integral part of the UW tennis program and have an immediate impact," Samara said. "All three of these players have had success at the highest levels, both on and off the court. What stands out for me with this group, aside from the tennis, is their character and work ethic on a daily basis. I believe if we continue to build a culture where these characteristics are the foundation, UW tennis will see great success in the near future."

MICHELLE LINDEN
5-5, Barrington, Ill. (Barrington High School)
A five-star recruit from Barrington, Illinois, Michelle Linden wrapped up her prep career at Barrington High School with four trips to state championship in singles, including a sixth-place finish in 2014. Linden accumulated over 80 wins en route to a pair of Mid-Suburban League championships and two sectional titles. She was also a semifinalist in both the Midwest Closed Tournament and Midwest Open G18's in 2014, as well as placing fifth in the National Open in Erie, Pennsylvania, in February of 2014. Linden plans to major in business at Wisconsin.

MELISSA PICK
5-4, Albuquerque, N.M. (Albuquerque Academy)
Melissa Pick was a three-time singles state champion in New Mexico, winning 4A titles in 2012 and 2013, as well as a 5A singles championship in 2015. A four-star recruit from Albuquerque, Pick also claimed a 2014 runner-up finish in doubles while wearing a cast on her left hand. Pick participated in the 2014 National Selection in San Antonio and Midland, as well as the West Brigford Junior Open in Nottingham, England. The New Mexico Female Player of the Year in 2014 and New Mexico Sportsmanship Award winner in 2013, Pick is ranked 86th in the nation for the 18-and-under category.

CHRISTINA ZORDANI
5-7, Lake Forest, Ill. (Lake Forest High School)
A native of Lake Forest, Illinois, Christina Zordani comes to Wisconsin as a four-star recruit with a decorated prep resume. Owning a top-100 national ranking and top 10 for the Great Lakes region, Zordani helped lead Lake Forest High School to a pair of state team championships, claiming the state doubles title in 2012. A three-time National Selection doubles runner-up, Zordani was a Midwest Level 2 Champion in singles and doubles. The sister of current UW men's tennis player John Zordani, Christina was a member of the Midwest Team & Team Cup Champions in 2014 and 2015, earning Midwest Closed Doubles Runner Up in 2014.