MONTGOMERY, Ala. – West Alabama women's tennis team won its match against Alabama State 4-3 Wednesday afternoon at Olean Black Tennis Center.
"The women started the year with a good win," head coach Jeff Beaman said. "We learned some things we need to work on and are looking forward to Columbus State."
In doubles play, UWA won two of the three courts, claiming the doubles point.
West Alabama 4, Alabama State 3
Singles Competition
Haina Franco (UWA) def. Lizaveta Demchnko (ASU) 7-5, 6-2
Duca Francesca (ASU) def. Heden Ly (UWA) 7-6, 6-3
Emiri Takanishi (UWA) def. Claudia Orsini (ASU) 7-6, 4-6, 3-6
Ming Deewajee (UWA) def. Bea Acena (ASU) 3-6, 6-1, 6-3
Doubles Competition
Bea Acena/Urska Velec (ASU) def. Haina Franco/Ming Deewajee (UWA) 7-6
Sahra Bouchaala/Timonthee Leguad (ASU) def. Yurie Takanishi/Emiri (UWA) 6-2
Hardija Vidnere/Heden Ly (UWA) def. Claudia Orsini/Lizaveta Demchnko (ASU) 6-4
The Tigers have their home opener on Saturday at Vaughan Tennis Complex. First serve is set for 2 p.m.
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