UT Tennis Falls in SSC Opener
ST. LEO, Fla. - The University of Tampa tennis team faced a challenging matchup in its 2022 Sunshine State Conference opener, falling to ninth-ranked Saint Leo.
Final: No. 9 Saint Leo University Lions 6, University of Tampa Spartans 1
Team Records: Tampa (1-2, 0-1 SSC), Saint Leo (4-0, 3-0 SSC)
Location: Naimoli & Young Family Tennis Complex | Tampa, Fla.
Series History: Tampa falls to 27-33 in the all-time series with Saint Leo. The Lions extend their winning streak to 16 against the Spartans.
How it Happened:
- Tampa's lone doubles victory came form the number three duo of Anine Wilberg and Maria Khomchenko.
- Khomchenko was the only victor for Tampa in singles action, taking the number-four event in straight sets.
Singles Results
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#39 Marta Vicens Miquel (SLW) def. Ekaterina Grib (UT) 6-4, 6-1.
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Nina Furmaniak (SLW) def. #41 Maeva Roquebert (UT) 6-3, 6-33.
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Celina Ermann (SLW) def. Victoria Sánchez (UT) 6-4, 7-5
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Maria Khomchenko (UT) def. Alina Fedulova (SLW) 6-3, 6-4.
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Lavinia Lancellotti (SLW) def. Savannah Williams (UT) 6-1, 7-5
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Maria Valverde Soler (SLW) def. Anine Wilberg (UT) 6-4, 6-1
Doubles Results
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Nina Furmaniak/Alina Fedulova (SLW) def. Victoria Sánchez/Maeva Roquebert (UT) 6-2
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Marta Vicens Miquel/Lavinia Lancellotti (SLW) def. Ekaterina Grib/Savannah Williams (UT) 6-4
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Anine Wilberg/Maria Khomchenko (UT) def. Celina Ermann/Maria Valverde Soler (SLW) 6-2
Outside the Box:
- This was the first road match for the Spartans in 2022.
Up Next: The Spartans will be on the road again Thursday, traveling to Eckerd College at 3.00 p.m.