PALO ALTO, Calif. - The University of Utah women's tennis program wrapped up competition at the ITA Kickoff Weekend with a match against Memphis, falling to the Tigers 5-2.
DOUBLES
The Utes fought hard in doubles, starting with
Emma Kamper and
Dylan Lolofie pushing Memphis' Sofia Mykhailets and Alyssa Richter in a close 6-4 match on court No. 2. On court No. 3,
Kaila Barksdale and
Hayley Roberts battled but ultimately fell 6-4 to Alice Amendola and Clemence Thouard, giving Memphis the doubles point. Meanwhile, on court No. 1,
Sara Akid and
Emma Valletta were down 4-5 against Emily Meyer and Leonie Moeller when the match was left unfinished.
SINGLES
In singles play, the Utes earned two hard-fought wins. On court No. 2, Akid defeated Richter 6-3, 7-6 (4). Valletta followed with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Meyer on court No. 4. The remaining matches went to Memphis, who secured wins on courts No. 1, 3, 5, and 6 to close out the match.
NEXT UP
The Utes will return to the Eccles Tennis Center for three consecutive matches; a double header against Utah State and Idaho State (Feb. 7) and a rematch against Memphis on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
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ITA KICKOFF
Memphis 5, Utah 2
DOUBLES DRAWS
1. Emily Meyer and Leonie Moeller (MEM) vs. Sara Akid and Emma Valletta (UU) vs. match was unfinished 5-4
2. Sofia Mykhailets and Alyssa Richter (MEM) def. Emma Kamper and Dylan Lolofie (UU) 6-4
3. Alice Amendola and Clemence Thouard (MEM) def. Kaila Barksdale and Hayley Roberts (UU) 6-4
SINGLES DRAWS
1. Leonie Moeller (MEM) def. Emma Kamper (UU) 7-5, 6-3
2. Sara Akid (UU) def. Alyssa Richter (MEM) 6-3, 7-6 (4)
3. Sofia Mykhailets (MEM) def. Kaila Barksdale (UU) 7-5, 6-4
4. Emma Valletta (UU) def. Emily Meyer (MEM) 6-3, 6-3
5. Alice Amendola (MEM) def. Dylan Lolofie (UU) 6-4, 6-1
6. Clemence Thouard (MEM) def. Hayley Roberts (UU) 7-6 (3), 6-2