Rachel Stuhlmann, tennis
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Rachel Stuhlmann Takes Game to Next Level With Coaching from ESPN’s Brad Gilbert

Rachel Stuhlmann is more than a tennis influencer. She also plays the game, and clearly, wants to play it well.

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Rachel Stuhlmann, Tennis

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That could be seen in her latest social media post, which seemed to show Stuhlmann and Genie Bouchard (another fan favorite) getting some tips from tennis coach and ESPN analyst Brad Gilbert.

https://x.com/rstuhlmann/status/1947284809807515860

Stuhlmann's journey into her current "influencer" role started with the kind of solid foundation you'd expect from someone who played at a high level. She was ranked among the top 100 nationally in high school and went on to have a successful college career at the University of Missouri, where she was a standout in the Big 12.

After deciding not to pursue professional tennis, she turned her attention to coaching but soon realized that her passion for the sport could take her in a different direction.

It wasn't long before Stuhlmann began to build a personal brand centered around her love for tennis and her sense of style. She took a different approach, blending fashion, sports commentary, and personal flair, and it's resonated with an audience that now follows her on Instagram (317,000 strong) and TikTok (59,000 followers).

She's often compared to Paige Spiranac, the popular golf influencer, but Stuhlmann's authenticity has been key to her rise.

"I wanted to start sharing that with my followers," she said about her decision to post more personal content. And that's exactly what she's done, using her platform not only to highlight the sport but to make it more approachable. "My goal has always been to make tennis more mainstream, relatable, and accessible," she added.