University of Delaware Athletics
Wednesday, April 17
Elkton, MD / Elkton Tennis Center
12:30 p.m.
University of Delaware
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VCU
Women’s Tennis Blanks No. 70 VCU for Highest Ranked Win in Program History
4/17/2024 6:21:00 PM | Women's Tennis
ELKTON, Md. – The University of Delaware women's tennis team defeated No. 70 VCU on Wednesday, 4-0, for the program's highest ranked win in program history. The Blue Hens had previously beaten teams ranked No. 73 and No. 74. UD moves to 18-6 on the season while the Rams dip to 14-7.
HEN HIGHLIGHTS
DOUBLES (1, 3)
Slade Coetzee (DEL) def. Yelizaveta Karlova (VCU-W) 6-3, 6-2
Eliza Askarova (DEL) def. Anja Draskovic (VCU-W) 6-4, 6-3
Navya Vadlamudi (DEL) vs. Emma Valletta (VCU-W) 6-3, 3-6, 0-1, unfinished
Maryia Hrynashka (DEL) vs. Tiziana Rossini (VCU-W) 6-2, 3-6, 5-2, unfinished
Alex Staiculescu (DEL) def. Emma Rizzetto (VCU-W) 6-4, 6-3
Julieta Honrubia (DEL) vs. Mariam Ibrahim (VCU-W) 2-2, unfinished
SINGLES (1, 5, 2)
Eliza Askarova/Alex Staiculescu (DEL) def. Yelizaveta Karlova/Emma Valletta (VCU-W) 7-5
Julieta Honrubia/Maryia Hrynashka (DEL) vs. Tiziana Rossini/Emma Rizzetto (VCU-W) 5-5, unfinished
Paulina Jurkowska/Slade Coetzee (DEL) def. Anja Draskovic/Mariam Ibrahim (VCU-W) 6-2
UP NEXT
Delaware awaits the seeding announcement for the 2024 CAA Women's Tennis Championship on Monday.
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HEN HIGHLIGHTS
- The Hens took the 1-0 lead after wins at No. 1 and No. 3 doubles.
- Slade Coetzee, Eliza Askarova, and Alex Staiculescu made quick work in singles with all three winning in straight sets.
- Coetzee becomes the third Hen this season with at least 20 wins. She sits 20-8 on the campaign.
- Staiculescu moved to 22-6 for second best on the team.
- Askarova and Staiculescu are now 22-7 in doubles action, which makes the pair tied for fourth best in a single season in school history.
DOUBLES (1, 3)
Slade Coetzee (DEL) def. Yelizaveta Karlova (VCU-W) 6-3, 6-2
Eliza Askarova (DEL) def. Anja Draskovic (VCU-W) 6-4, 6-3
Navya Vadlamudi (DEL) vs. Emma Valletta (VCU-W) 6-3, 3-6, 0-1, unfinished
Maryia Hrynashka (DEL) vs. Tiziana Rossini (VCU-W) 6-2, 3-6, 5-2, unfinished
Alex Staiculescu (DEL) def. Emma Rizzetto (VCU-W) 6-4, 6-3
Julieta Honrubia (DEL) vs. Mariam Ibrahim (VCU-W) 2-2, unfinished
SINGLES (1, 5, 2)
Eliza Askarova/Alex Staiculescu (DEL) def. Yelizaveta Karlova/Emma Valletta (VCU-W) 7-5
Julieta Honrubia/Maryia Hrynashka (DEL) vs. Tiziana Rossini/Emma Rizzetto (VCU-W) 5-5, unfinished
Paulina Jurkowska/Slade Coetzee (DEL) def. Anja Draskovic/Mariam Ibrahim (VCU-W) 6-2
UP NEXT
Delaware awaits the seeding announcement for the 2024 CAA Women's Tennis Championship on Monday.
FOLLOW ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Delaware women's tennis, follow the Blue Hens on X and Instagram.
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
1,3
#1 Singles Match
12
Yelizaveta Karlova / 0 [VCU-W]
32
66
#2 Singles Match
12
Anja Draskovic / 0 [VCU-W]
43
66
#3 Singles Match
1234
Emma Valletta / 0 [VCU-W]
3610
630UF
#4 Singles Match
1234
Tiziana Rossini / 0 [VCU-W]
2620
635UF
#5 Singles Match
12
Emma Rizzetto / 0 [VCU-W]
43
66
#6 Singles Match
12
Mariam Ibrahim / 0 [VCU-W]
20
2UF
Order of Finish:
1,5,2
Players Mentioned
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