The University of Tennessee women’s tennis team concluded the Texas Invitational, held at the Texas Tennis Center, with a strong performance, securing three singles victories against the seventh-ranked Texas Longhorns and two doubles wins over Wisconsin. In the doubles matches, the Lady Vols demonstrated their prowess, with Aulia and Leyla Britez Risso clinching a 6-3 victory against Taylor Cataldi and Kaja Jacobson. Additionally, Francesca Mattioli and Maeve Thornton also triumphed with a 6-3 win over Aeriel Johnson and Alina Mukhorta, although Elza Tomase and Elim Yan faced a setback, losing 2-6 to Maria Sholokhova and Ellison Reynoldson.
In singles action against the Longhorns, Tennessee showcased their competitive spirit, with Maeve Thornton narrowly defeating Eszter Meri in a hard-fought three-set match, finishing 7-5, 5-7, 6-4. Elim Yan also showcased her resilience, overcoming Shacf Lieberman after dropping the first set, winning 5-7, 7-6 (12), 6-2. Saray Yli-Piipari contributed to the team’s success with a dominant performance, blanking Maddy MacNeille 6-0, 6-0. However, the Lady Vols faced challenges, as No. 10 Elza Tomase fell to No. 28 Carmen Herea in a tight match, 3-6, 6-7 (7), and No. 19 Catherine Aulia lost to No. 44 Ariana Anagagasty-Pursoo, 6-4, 7-6 (5).
Overall, the Lady Vols’ performance at the Texas Invitational highlighted their potential and competitiveness against top-ranked opponents. With notable victories in both singles and doubles, the team will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for upcoming matches. The experience gained from competing against ranked teams will be invaluable as they continue their season.
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