Women’s Tennis: 6 Wins at Georgia Southern Shootout

Emory Women’s Tennis Shines at Georgia Southern Shootout, Securing Six wins

The Emory University women’s tennis team demonstrated impressive form at the Georgia Southern Shootout in Statesboro, Georgia, on Friday, overcoming challenging rainy conditions too secure six match wins against a field including Division I opponents.

The Eagles showcased a strong performance across both doubles and singles play, signaling a promising start to their fall season. Emory’s lineup featured five doubles teams, with three advancing to victory against higher-level competition.

Doubles Dominance

Emory’s doubles teams made a meaningful impact on the first day of the tournament. In the White draw, the junior-sophomore pairing of Yanire Marte and Daniela Livson achieved a notable victory, defeating Austin Peay’s baranov/oliver – the draw’s No. 2 seed – with a final score of 7-6. This win stands as a signature moment for the Emory team on Friday.

The senior duo of Emily Kantrovitz and Iris Berman continued their undefeated streak this fall in the Blue draw, defeating South Carolina State’s Teran/Amalnathan 6-3. Meanwhile, in the GATA bracket, freshmen Jessy Chen and Audrey Pogue showcased their potential, triumphing over Kennesaw State’s Serrano/Baraniakova with a score of 6-4.

Did you know? – Emory University is a Division III school, consistently ranked among the nation’s top liberal arts colleges. Their success against Division I opponents highlights the program’s strength.

singles Success

All ten Emory players in attendance participated in singles matches, with three securing wins against Austin Peay opponents in straight sets. Izzy Antanavicius, a senior, delivered a strong performance, winning 6-3, 7-5 against Luca Behlen. Freshman Holyn Karp also contributed to the Eagles’ success in the GATA draw, defeating Pauline Bruns 7-6 (3), 6-3.Marte added another victory to Emory’s tally, winning 6-3, 6-4 against Clemence Butavand.

the Georgia Southern Shootout continues on Saturday, with doubles play scheduled to begin at 9:15 a.m. followed by singles competition at 11:15 a.m. The team will look to build on Friday’s success as they continue to battle for wins in Statesboro.

Pro tip: – Collegiate tennis scoring uses a “no-ad” system in doubles. The first team to win a game by two points wins the game, speeding up play.

News Report Additions:

Why: The Emory University women’s tennis team participated in the Georgia Southern Shootout to gain competitive experience early in their fall season and test their skills against a variety of opponents, including those from Division I schools.

Who: The Emory Eagles, led by players like Yanire Marte, Daniela Livson, Emily Kantrovitz, Iris Berman, Izzy antanavicius, Holyn Karp, and Jessy Chen, competed against teams from Austin Peay, South Carolina state, and Kennesaw State.

What: Emory secured six wins at the Georgia Southern Shootout on Friday,achieving success in both doubles and singles play. Three doubles teams-Marte/Livson, Kantrovitz/Berman, and Chen/Pogue-won their matches, while Antanavicius, Karp, and Marte each won their singles matches in straight sets.

how: Emory’s players demonstrated strong performance and resilience, overcoming rainy conditions and facing higher-level competition. The doubles teams secured victories through strategic play and teamwork, while the singles players showcased individual skill and determination.

How did it end?: Friday’s competition concluded with Emory holding six wins. The tournament continues Saturday with further doubles and singles matches, where the team aims to continue their winning momentum.