USF Beats Memphis, 4-1, on Home Courts
TAMPA, March 9, 2018 —The USF women's tennis team continued its strong recent play Friday, downing Memphis, 4-1, at the USF Varsity Tennis Courts for its third straight victory.
More than 200 fans watched as
Jessica Cortes Chaves (Monterrey, Mexico) clinched the match for the Bulls (5-7) with a victory in No. 1 singles over the Tigers' Anki Wind. After losing her first set, Cortes Chaves, who was moved up to No. 1 singles by head coach Christina Moros on the day, turned it on in the final two sets for a 1-6, 6-0, 6-3 victory.
The Bulls' No. 1 doubles team of
Juliana Cardoso (Descalvado, Brazil) and Cortes Chaves won their match, 6-1, to start doubles play. The Bulls' No. 3 doubles team of
Ana Roman Dominguez (Spain) and
Alexandria Mjos (Austin, Texas) clinched the doubles point for USF with a 6-3 victory to give the Bulls a 1-0 lead going into singles action.
Nicole Dzenga (Harare, Zimbabwe) got USF started quickly in singles by giving up only one game to her opponent in a straight-set, 6-0, 6-1, victory in No. 5 singles. Shortly after,
Evelyne Tiron (Romania) also defeated her opponent in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1, at No. 3 singles.
Roman Dominguez and
Vanja Klaric (Serbia) both won their opening sets in singles on courts two and four respectively, but saw their matches ended unfinished after the Bulls clinched the match.
Dzenga and Klaric also teamed up in No. 2 doubles and held a 5-4 lead before the Bulls clinched the doubles point and that match was suspended.
Quotable:
Head coach Cristina Moros on the win…
"That was deceivingly really tough today. They're a good team, and they fought really hard today. I thought it really helped that we took care of the doubles. I think that was our best doubles we've played all year, and I think that definitely helped. Credit to Jess [
Jessica Cortes Chaves]. We moved her up to one today, and she showed why she's a competitor."
Results:
Singles Competition
1. Jessica Chaves (USF) def. Anki Wind (MEMPHIS) 1-6, 6-0, 6-3
2. Hanna Sohn (MEMPHIS) vs. Ana Roman (USF) no result
3.
Evelyne Tiron (USF) def. Laura Bente (MEMPHIS) 6-1, 6-1
4. Alisha Reayer (MEMPHIS) vs.
Vanja Klaric (USF) no result
5.
Nicole Dzenga (USF) def. Claire Sullivan (MEMPHIS) 6-0, 6-1
6. Katherine Cao (MEMPHIS) def.
Alexandria Mjos (USF) 6-2, 6-2
Doubles Competition
1.
Juliana Cardoso/Jessica Chaves (USF) def. Anki Wind/Katherine Cao (MEMPHIS) 6-1
2.
Nicole Dzenga/
Vanja Klaric (USF) def. Hanna Sohn/Laura Bente (MEMPHIS) 5-4
3.
Alexandria Mjos/Ana Roman (USF) def. Josephine Cao/Claire Sullivan (MEMPHIS) 6-4
Match Notes:
Memphis: 8-6 USF: 5-7
Order of finish: Doubles (1, 3); Singles (5,3,6,1)
T-3 hours A-212
Up Next:
The Bulls remain at home and welcome UTEP on Monday March 12 at noon to start the Spring Break Tournament.
Be sure to follow USF women's tennis on social media (Twitter / Facebook / Instagram) and visit GoUSFBulls.com for the most up-to-date information.
Head coach Cristina Moros will be in her third year at the helm of after leading the program to an American Athletic Conference Championship in 2017.
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