Women?s Tennis Wins Battle Of I-4

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WoMen's Tennis Wins Battle Of I-4

Orlando, Fla. - The University of South Florida women's tennis team snapped a three-match losing streak Wednesday afternoon, defeating the University of Central Florida Knights, 6-1, at the UCF Tennis Complex, in Orlando, Fla.

The Bulls (8-5) took two-of-three doubles matches from the Knights (4-5) to take an early 1-0 lead. The last time USF won the doubles point was on January 25 in a 4-2 victory against Winthrop.

Freshman Janette Bejlkova remained perfect on the season, defeating Elvira Serott at the stop position, 6-0, 6-3. The victory brings Bejikova's dual-match win-streak to six matches.

Sophomore Jessica Zok won her seventh match of the season, her third at the No. 2 position, by defeating Jenny Frisell, 5-2, 6-4

Also picking up victories for the Bulls were senior Liz Cruz and sophomores Allyn Mueller and Natalia Guevara.

The win brings USF's overall record against UCF to a commanding 12-3 all-time.

The Bulls will return to the USF Varsity Tennis Courts for the first time this season when they take on BIG EAST foe, Villanova on Wednesday, March 5 at 2 p.m. USF's match against Clemson on Sunday, Match 2 was canceled and will be rescheduled in the future.

#43 USF 6, UCF 1

Doubles
1. Janette Bejkova/Iciri Rai (USF) def. Jenny Frisell/Kyla McNicol (UCF) 8-1
2. Jennifer Carati/Elvira Serrot (UCF) def. Jessica Zok/Allyn Mueller (USF) 9-8 (7-3)
3. Natalia Guevara/Liz Cruz (USF) def. Kenza Belbacha/Anna Yakimchenkova (UCF) 8-5

Singles
1. #88 Janette Bejkova (USF) def. Elvira Serrot (UCF) 6-0, 6-3
2. Jessica Zok (USF) def. Jenny Frisell (UCF) 6-2, 6-4
3. Liz Cruz (USF) def. Kyla McNicol (UCF) 6-1, 6-2
4. Kenza Belbacha (UCF) def. Iciri Rai (USF) 7-6 (7-2), 5-7, 1-0 (10-8)
5. Allyn Mueller (USF) def. Anna Yakimchenkova (UCF) 5-7, 6-3, 1-0 (10-5)
6. Natalia Guevara (USF) def. Jennifer Carati (UCF) 7-6 (7-3), 6-0

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Players Mentioned

Janette Bejlkova

Janette Bejlkova

Freshman
Allyn Mueller

Allyn Mueller

Sophomore
Jessica Zok

Jessica Zok

Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Janette Bejlkova

Janette Bejlkova

Freshman
Allyn Mueller

Allyn Mueller

Sophomore
Jessica Zok

Jessica Zok

Sophomore