The No. 1 Georgia women’s tennis team secured a 4-1 victory over No. 15 Virginia in the round of 16 of the ITA National Team Indoor Championships at the Combe Tennis Center on Friday.
Georgia Advances to Quarterfinals
This win moves Georgia to 2-1 on the season, while Virginia falls to 6-3. The Bulldogs now lead the all-time series against the Cavaliers 8-1, including consecutive victories at the ITA Indoors tournament.
Doubles Decided the Early Momentum
Georgia gained an early advantage by winning the doubles point. The duo of Emma Dong and Anastasiia Gureva started strong with a 6-1 win on court three. After Virginia won on court two, Deniz Dilek and Aysegul Mert rallied to win 6-4 on court one, securing the point for the Bulldogs.
Singles Competition
Freshman Emma Dong extended Georgia’s lead with a straight-sets win over No. 108 Katie Rolls, 6-3, 6-3. No. 33 Anastasiia Gureva then defeated No. 75 Martina Genis Salas 6-3, 7-6 (2) to push the Bulldogs ahead. Virginia’s Isabelle Lacy secured a win on court three against No. 23 Deniz Dilek, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1. Though, No. 42 Sofia Rojas clinched the overall match victory for Georgia with a 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 win over Melodie Collard.
Several singles matches remained unfinished at the time of the overall match decision, including contests featuring No. 74 Anastasiia Lopata (UGA) versus No. 34 Vivian Yang (UVA) and No. 4 Aysegul Mert (UGA) versus No. 26 Annabelle Xu (UVA).
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the match?
The final score was No. 1 Georgia 4, No. 15 Virginia 1.
Who won the doubles point?
Georgia won the doubles point after winning on courts three and one.
What is next for the Georgia women’s tennis team?
The No. 1 Bulldogs will face No. 5 LSU in the ITA National Team Indoor Championships quarterfinal on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 1:00 p.m. ET at the Combe Tennis Center.
As Georgia advances, what impact will this early tournament success have on their season moving forward?
