TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 7, 2025 – The University of South Florida Women's Tennis Team travelled to Jacksonville to compete in the Bedford Cup, hosted by UNF on October 3rd-5th. Players Josefine Falster, Margherita Marcon, and Amelie Drukerova represented the Bulls against other DI Women's Tennis Programs from across the state of Florida.
Falster led the Bulls in the Flight A singles, beating Vico from FIU 6-4 1-6 [10-8], where she advanced to play Seye of UCF. She fell short, losing 2-6 3-6. In her extra match, she lost 3-6 6-2 1-6 to Pawlak.
In Flight B singles, Marcon fell short to Gabriella Goyins of UNF 2-6 2-6. She then won in consolation against Khaydarshina from FIU, 3-6 6-3 10-6. Advancing in consolation play, she battled with Ponska from UCF, losing 3-6 6-2 10-6.
Freshman Drukerova competed in Flight C singles, coming out on top against Hazmukova of FIU 7-5 7-6 (7-5). She then advanced to play Lombardi from Stetson, whom she beat 6-3 1-6 [10-6], which landed her a spot in the finals. Unfortunately, play was halted after her semifinal match due to inclement weather, landing her a runner up spot.
In doubles play, Falster and Marcon played Khaydarshina and Hazmukova from FIU. They lost 4-6. Bouncing back in consolation, they beat Miami's Vargas and Volosova, 6-3, to advance them to play FIU. They beat Mandelikova and Vico 6-2.
Drukerova was paired with a partner from Stetson, winning two matches and losing one.
Between Drukerova making finals in singles, and Marcon/Falster winning over Miami, the tournament gave the Bulls good competition and practice for the remainder of the fall slate ahead.
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Head coach Cristina Moros, a former collegiate national champion and four-time All-American, is in her 11th year at the helm entering the 2025-26 season. She was named the 2017 AAC Coach of the Year after leading the Bulls to the conference championship that season.
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