The UNLV women’s tennis team completed a perfect weekend with a 4-0 shutout victory over New Mexico State on Sunday at the Fertitta Tennis Complex. With this win, the Rebels improved to 7-2 overall and secured their fourth win of the season, while the Aggies fell to 4-7.
Dominant Performance at the Net
UNLV maintained its undefeated record in doubles play, though it required a comeback effort. After New Mexico State won a match on court three, the Rebel duo of Nikol Mircheva and Hudson Hawkins defeated Anna Pinaieva and Nadia Nemeth, 6-3, at the top spot. Veronika Kliuch and Eszter Kis-Czako secured the team point with an 8-6 tiebreaker victory after trailing 5-2 against Anna Klimova and Mo Parkinson-Lubold.
In singles play, Sofiia Sokolvak swept Nadia Nemeth, 6-3, 6-0, at No. 6. Nikol Mircheva defeated Whitney Moon, 6-1, 6-4, at No. 2. Veronika Kliuch won a first-set tiebreaker against Anna Pinaieva before the Aggie player retired due to injury. This marked Kliuch’s 12th-consecutive singles victory, improving her overall record to 16-2 and 9-0 in dual matches.
Nikol Mircheva was recognized as the Rebel of the Match for her contributions in both doubles and singles play, bringing her dual match record to 7-2.
Looking Ahead
UNLV will open Mountain West play by traveling to New Mexico for a match on Friday at 11 a.m. PT. This will be the Rebels’ first road contest of the season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the match?
The final score was UNLV 4, New Mexico State 0.
Who won the doubles matches?
UNLV won two of the three doubles matches. Nikol Mircheva and Hudson Hawkins won at No. 1 and Veronika Kliuch and Eszter Kis-Czako won at No. 2. New Mexico State won at No. 3.
What is Veronika Kliuch’s current singles record?
Veronika Kliuch is currently 16-2 overall and 9-0 in dual matches.
What factors might contribute to the UNLV women’s tennis team’s continued success as they enter Mountain West play?
