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Atherton’s CiCi Bellis announced on Twitter this week that she is forgoing a Stanford scholarship and is turning pro.

The 17-year-old sensation reached the third round of the U.S. Open, after winning three matches to qualify for the main draw, earlier this month and would have earned $140,000 for her effort. She also reached the quarterfinals of the Bank of the West in July.

Read this story and see more local sports news on PASportsOnline.com.

By Palo Alto Online Sports

By Palo Alto Online Sports

By Palo Alto Online Sports

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Catherine “CiCi” Bellis earned $6,175 in her first week as a pro. Photo by Harjanto Sumali

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