CHARLESTON, S.C. – The UCF women's tennis concluded its week at the 2021 ITA All-American Championships in Charleston, South Carolina.
After opening play with a win over No. 14 Vanessa Wong of Washington in the main draw yesterday, No. 20 Valeriya Zeleva went up against No. 12 Alexa Noel of Iowa in the round of 16 this morning. Zeleva edged out Noel in the first set but was unable to hold on as she fell in three with a score of 6-7(6), 6-2, 6-1.
No. 80 Evgeniya Levashova opened tournament play in the qualifying singles first round on Monday with an attempt to making it into the main draw. She fought hard and nearly took the first set, but ultimately fell to NO. 27 Sabina Machalova from Ole Miss with a score of 7-6(2), 6-1.
Due to weather, Levashova's second match was delayed an entire day, but she was able to close out play with a win in the qualifying singles consolation draw as she defeated Madeline Lamoreaux from Utah in a quick 6-0, 6-2 decision.
Follow this link to the tournament website for results, draws, and more.
MONDAY RESULTS
Qualifying Singles First Round
No. 27 Sabina Machalova (Ole Miss) def. No. 80 Evgeniya Levashova – 7-6(2), 6-1
TUESDAY canceled due to inclement weather.
WEDNESDAY RESULTS
Singles Main Draw – Round of 32
No. 20 Valeriya Zeleva def. No. 14 Vanessa Wong (Washington) – 2-6, 6-4, 6-1
Qualifying Singles Consolation
No. 80 Evgeniya Levashova def. Madeline Lamoreaux (Utah) – 6-0, 6-2
THURSDAY RESULTS
Singles Main Draw – Round of 16
No. 12 Alexa Noel (Iowa) def. No. 20 Valeriya Zeleva – 6-7(6), 6-2, 6-1
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The Knights are set to host the ITA Regionals from Thursday-Monday, October 14-18, at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla.
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