The No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners women’s tennis team suffered a 4-1 defeat at the hands of No. 3 North Carolina in the consolation round of the ITA National Team Indoor Championships on Sunday in Urbana, Illinois.
Doubles Success, Singles Struggles
Oklahoma secured the doubles point for the 10th consecutive match to initiate the spring season. Gloriana Nahum and Chloé Noël started strong with a 6-4 victory, while Evialina Laskevich and Edda Mamedova clinched the point with a 7-6 (3) win in their first match as a pairing. However, Julia Garcia Ruiz and Salakthip Ounmuang lost their doubles match 7-5, marking their first doubles loss of the season.
North Carolina responded with four consecutive singles victories. Tatum Evans defeated Edda Mamedova 6-2, 6-3, followed by Oby Kajuru’s 6-2, 6-2 win over Julia Garcia Ruiz. Reese Brantmeier then extended North Carolina’s lead to 3-1 with a 6-4, 6-2 victory against Evialina Laskevich.
Despite rallying to force third sets on three courts, North Carolina ultimately secured the match victory when Anna Frey defeated Chloé Noël 7-5, 2-6, 6-4. The matches on courts five and six, featuring Salakthip Ounmuang and Gloriana Nahum, were left unfinished.
Looking Ahead
Oklahoma will have a week off before returning to the court for a doubleheader against Air Force and Arkansas on February 22 at the Headington Family Tennis Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the match?
The final score was #6 Oklahoma 1, #3 North Carolina 4.
Which Oklahoma players won their doubles matches?
Gloriana Nahum and Chloé Noël, as well as Evialina Laskevich and Edda Mamedova, won their respective doubles matches for Oklahoma.
Which North Carolina player defeated an Oklahoma player in straight sets?
Oby Kajuru defeated Julia Garcia Ruiz in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2.
How important is the doubles point in collegiate tennis?
