The women’s tennis team completed its first match of the Villanova/UD Invite against University of Pennsylvania on Friday Sept. 19. The Orange went undefeated in singles matches and pulled away with a doubles win against the Quakers.
Senior Serafmina Shastova took down Joleen Saw in a 6-1, 6-1 matchup. Nelly Knezkova challenged Maya Urata, taking the 6-4, 6-3 victory. Anastasia Sysoeva blanked Liza Tkachenko 6-0, 6-0 during their match. Monika Wojcik battled strong, winning 7-5, 6-1 against Varsha Vedula.
Wojcik and Knezkova partnered up defeating the Penn duo Urata and Vedula 8-7(9). Sysoeva and Constance Levivier fell in a close 6-4 match to Tzakchenko and Saw.
Syracuse will continue its weekend at the Villanova/UD Invite Saturday Sept. 20 and Sunday Sept. 21.
RESULTS
Singles
Serafima Shastova (SYR) def. Joleen Saw (PENN) 6-1, 6-1
Nelly Knezkova (SYR) def. Maya Urata (PENN) 6-4, 6-3
Anastasia Sysoeva (SYR) def. Liza Tkachenko (PENN) 6-0, 6-0
Monika Wojcik (SYR) def. Varsha Vedula (PENN) 7-5, 6-1
Doubles
Monika Wojcik/ Nelly Knezkova (SYR) def. Maya Urata/Varsha Vedula (PENN) 8-7(9)
Liza Tkachenko/Joleen Saw (PENN) def. Anastasia Sysoeva/Constance Levivier (SYR) 6-4
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