Former Utah Standout and Danish National Champion Brings Elite Experience, International Pedigree to Auburn Women’s Tennis
Head coach Jordan Szabo announced Tuesday that Kamper will join the Tigers ahead of the 2026-27 season, giving Auburn an accomplished top-lineup player with professional aspirations and an impressive international résumé.
Kamper arrives on the Plains after three successful seasons at Utah, where she established herself as one of the premier singles players in the Big 12 Conference. The Vejle, Denmark, native earned All-Big 12 First Team honors in 2026 after posting a dominant 16-3 singles record, including an undefeated 8-0 mark in conference play while competing exclusively at the No. 1 singles position.
"Really excited for Emma to be joining us as one of the top transfers available," Auburn head coach Jordan Szabo said. "Emma has big goals to develop into a professional tour player and help us compete for a national title."
The addition reinforces Auburn's growing reputation as a destination program capable of attracting elite talent from across the collegiate tennis landscape. Kamper's arrival gives the Tigers an experienced leader who has already demonstrated the ability to perform against top competition.
Beyond her collegiate success, Kamper brings significant professional credentials to Auburn. She currently owns a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 905 and an ITF singles ranking of No. 261. Her doubles accomplishments are equally impressive, highlighted by a career-best WTA doubles ranking of No. 802 and a doubles championship at the ITF W15 Hameenlinna tournament in 2025.
That same year, Kamper captured both the singles and doubles titles at the Danish National Championships, solidifying her status as one of Denmark's premier tennis players.
"I couldn't be more excited to continue my college career at Auburn and be part of such a special team," Kamper said. "I'm excited to work with Jordan and Pete Francis and compete alongside the girls on the team. It's a great opportunity for me to continue my development in such a competitive environment."
Kamper's consistency at the highest levels of college tennis was evident throughout her career at Utah. As a sophomore in 2025, she posted a 12-6 singles record while holding down the No. 1 singles position. She also contributed significantly in doubles competition, earning eight dual-match victories.
Her international pedigree stretches back to her junior career, where she climbed into the top 500 of the ITF Junior World Rankings and advanced deep into multiple ITF World Junior Circuit and Tennis Europe events. She was consistently recognized as one of Denmark's top junior players and earned regional championships in both singles and doubles.
For Auburn, the signing represents more than just adding another talented player. It signals the program's continued ambition to compete with the nation's elite and challenge for SEC and NCAA championships. Kamper's combination of collegiate success, professional experience, and championship mentality could provide a significant boost as the Tigers prepare for the 2026-27 campaign.
With one of the nation's top transfer additions now on campus, Auburn's pursuit of a national title received a major boost before the first serve of the season has even been struck.
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