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Blue Devil Women’s Tennis Continues Strong Showing at ITA Regionals
10/20/2024 12:15:00 AM | Women's Tennis
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The Duke women's tennis team continued its strong showing at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Regionals on Saturday as four singles players advanced to the quarterfinals, while one doubles team moved on to the semifinals at the Chewning Tennis Center in Chapel Hill.
In singles play, Irina Balus collected the biggest victory of her collegiate career so far as she upended top-seeded and No. 10 ranked Sarah Hamner of South Carolina, 6-4, 6-4. Sophomore Shavit Kimchi totaled a 6-2, 6-4 win over Tatum Evans, while Emma Jackson knocked off 123rd-ranked Anna Zhang of Wake Forest, 7-5, 6-2, and Eleana Yu posted a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win against Appalachian State's Savannah Dada-Mascoll.
Ellie Coleman had her singles run end with a 2-6, 6-1, 3-6 loss to Sara Suchankova.
The quarterfinals will begin at 9 a.m., on Sunday with Balus against Suchankova, Kimchi versus Mia Slama of NC State, Jackson taking on Kaitlyn Carnicella of South Carolina and Yu faces 26th-ranked Carson Tanguilig of North Carolina.
In doubles play, Duke's duo of Coleman and Balus advanced to the semifinals where they will face Elon's Helen Sarikulaya and Miray Konar on Sunday at 1 p.m. The Blue Devil tandem defeated South Carolina's Misa Malkin and Olympe Lancelot of South Carolina, 8-2, and Kristina Paskauskas and Jasmine Conway of NC State, 8-4, on Saturday.
Duke's Katie Codd and Kimchi dropped an 8-6 decision to Slama/Paskauskas of NC State, while Ava Krug and Yu fell, 8-4, to 80th-ranked Whitley Pate and Zhang of Wake Foerst.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils women's tennis, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeWTEN".
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In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
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The full schedule/results are below.
Saturday, October 19
Singles – Round of 16
Irina Balus (Duke) def. #10 Sarah Hamner (South Carolina) 6-4, 6-4
Sara Suchankova (UNC Charlotte) def. #53 Ellie Coleman (Duke) 6-2, 1-6, 6-3
#38 Shavit Kimchi (Duke) def. Tatum Evans (North Carolina) 6-2, 6-4
#41 Emma Jackson (Duke) def. #123 Anna Zhang (Wake Forest) 7-5, 6-2
#73 Eleana Yu (Duke) def. Savannah Dada-Mascoll (App State) 6-3, 3-6, 6-3
Doubles – Round of 16
Mia Slama/Gabi Paskauskas (NC State) def. Katie Codd/Shavit Kimchi (Duke) 8-6
Ellie Coleman/Irina Balus (Duke) def. Misa Malkin/Olympe Lancelot (South Carolina) 8-2
#80 Whitley Pate/Anna Zhang (Wake Forest) def. Ava Krug/Eleana Yu (Duke) 8-6
Quarterfinals
Ellie Coleman/Irina Balus (Duke) def. Kristina Paskauskas/Jasmine Conway (NC State) 8-4
Sunday, October 20
Singles – Quarterfinals
9 a.m. - Irina Balus (Duke) vs. Sara Suchankova (UNC Charlotte)
9 a.m. - #38 Shavit Kimchi (Duke) vs. Mia Slama (NC State)
9 a.m. - #41 Emma Jackson (Duke) vs. Kaitlyn Carnicella (South Carolina)
9 a.m. - #73 Eleana Yu (Duke) vs. #26 Carson Tanguilig (North Carolina)
Doubles – Semifinals
1 p.m. - Ellie Coleman/Irina Balus (Duke) vs. Helen Sarikulaya/Miray Konar (Elon)
In singles play, Irina Balus collected the biggest victory of her collegiate career so far as she upended top-seeded and No. 10 ranked Sarah Hamner of South Carolina, 6-4, 6-4. Sophomore Shavit Kimchi totaled a 6-2, 6-4 win over Tatum Evans, while Emma Jackson knocked off 123rd-ranked Anna Zhang of Wake Forest, 7-5, 6-2, and Eleana Yu posted a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win against Appalachian State's Savannah Dada-Mascoll.
Ellie Coleman had her singles run end with a 2-6, 6-1, 3-6 loss to Sara Suchankova.
The quarterfinals will begin at 9 a.m., on Sunday with Balus against Suchankova, Kimchi versus Mia Slama of NC State, Jackson taking on Kaitlyn Carnicella of South Carolina and Yu faces 26th-ranked Carson Tanguilig of North Carolina.
In doubles play, Duke's duo of Coleman and Balus advanced to the semifinals where they will face Elon's Helen Sarikulaya and Miray Konar on Sunday at 1 p.m. The Blue Devil tandem defeated South Carolina's Misa Malkin and Olympe Lancelot of South Carolina, 8-2, and Kristina Paskauskas and Jasmine Conway of NC State, 8-4, on Saturday.
Duke's Katie Codd and Kimchi dropped an 8-6 decision to Slama/Paskauskas of NC State, while Ava Krug and Yu fell, 8-4, to 80th-ranked Whitley Pate and Zhang of Wake Foerst.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils women's tennis, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeWTEN".
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
#GoDuke
The full schedule/results are below.
Saturday, October 19
Singles – Round of 16
Irina Balus (Duke) def. #10 Sarah Hamner (South Carolina) 6-4, 6-4
Sara Suchankova (UNC Charlotte) def. #53 Ellie Coleman (Duke) 6-2, 1-6, 6-3
#38 Shavit Kimchi (Duke) def. Tatum Evans (North Carolina) 6-2, 6-4
#41 Emma Jackson (Duke) def. #123 Anna Zhang (Wake Forest) 7-5, 6-2
#73 Eleana Yu (Duke) def. Savannah Dada-Mascoll (App State) 6-3, 3-6, 6-3
Doubles – Round of 16
Mia Slama/Gabi Paskauskas (NC State) def. Katie Codd/Shavit Kimchi (Duke) 8-6
Ellie Coleman/Irina Balus (Duke) def. Misa Malkin/Olympe Lancelot (South Carolina) 8-2
#80 Whitley Pate/Anna Zhang (Wake Forest) def. Ava Krug/Eleana Yu (Duke) 8-6
Quarterfinals
Ellie Coleman/Irina Balus (Duke) def. Kristina Paskauskas/Jasmine Conway (NC State) 8-4
Sunday, October 20
Singles – Quarterfinals
9 a.m. - Irina Balus (Duke) vs. Sara Suchankova (UNC Charlotte)
9 a.m. - #38 Shavit Kimchi (Duke) vs. Mia Slama (NC State)
9 a.m. - #41 Emma Jackson (Duke) vs. Kaitlyn Carnicella (South Carolina)
9 a.m. - #73 Eleana Yu (Duke) vs. #26 Carson Tanguilig (North Carolina)
Doubles – Semifinals
1 p.m. - Ellie Coleman/Irina Balus (Duke) vs. Helen Sarikulaya/Miray Konar (Elon)
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