News Summary
The Newberry Wolves tennis teams experienced contrasting fortunes in their recent matches against Anderson University. The womenโs team celebrated a thrilling 4-3 victory after bouncing back from a poor start, while the men struggled, suffering a 0-4 defeat. As the teams gear up for their next challenge, they are eager to build on their experiences and improve.
Newberry, a Town of Triumph and Challenges in Tennis
This past week was a rollercoaster of emotions for the Newberry Wolves tennis teams as the women celebrated a heart-pounding 4-3 victory against Anderson University, while the men faced a tough loss of 0-4 in their match. Letโs dive into the exciting moments that unfolded on the courts!
Womenโs Team Steals the Show
The spotlight shone brightly on the Newberry Wolves womenโs tennis team as they rallied after losing the doubles point. Although they started their day on a shaky note, losing the first two doubles matches, the Wolves roared back in singles play, showcasing their skill and determination.
In doubles, things didnโt go as planned for Newberry. The first pair, Emma Arnal and Renee Dorval, fell to Andersonโs G. Weaver and G. Sompayrac with a score of 6-1. Not far behind, Margarita Roshka and Alexa Gamborino-Suarez lost their match against V. Borda and A. Braithwaite, with a score of 6-3. The final doubles match featuring Lina Sarhan and Aina Miralles against E. Ronconi and M. Opre was left unfinished, with the score at 5-3 in favor of Anderson.
However, the women didnโt let this setback dampen their spirits! They charged into singles play with a fierce determination. Aina Miralles led the charge, winning decisively against E. Ronconi with scores of 6-1 and 6-0, giving Newberry their first point of the match. Following her lead, Renee Dorval also secured a win, defeating E. Collins with a score of 6-4, 6-2.
As the tension mounted, Lina Sarhan tied the match at 3-3 by clinching her match against M. Opre, winning 6-3 and pulling off a nail-biting 7-6 victory in the tie-breaker. The final act was nothing short of dramatic as Margarita Roshka, down a set, staged a spectacular comeback to win against G. Sompayrac, with final scores of 3-6, 6-1, and 6-3. With that victory, Newberry led the match to a triumphant conclusion, stealing a well-deserved win!
Menโs Team Faces Tough Challenge
In doubles competition, Anderson quickly gained momentum, with matches unfolding in their favor. Joshua Fritz and Gabriel Fernandez-Iglesias couldnโt secure a win; they lost 6-2 to M. Collignon and S. Thauornchaisophon. Another pair, Lucas Mruk and Noel Bartz, also faced defeat against P. Cronin and V. Mico-Fellonar, going down with a score of 6-2. Meanwhile, a match featuring David Negzaoui and James Vincent against W. Shioi and J. Lucas was halted at 4-5.
Moving into singles, James Vincent managed to snag a point for Newberry with a hard-fought victory of 6-4, 6-3. Unfortunately, the day proved to be rough for some of his teammates. Daniel Watson lost 6-4, 6-0 to Rufus Plane, while Gabriel Fernandez-Iglesias fell in a close match, losing 5-7, 3-6, and Lucas Mruk suffered a loss of 6-2, 6-4.
As if that wasnโt enough, three singles matches were left unfinished, with James Vincent battling to a tough 4-6, 2-2 score, while David Negzaoui was in a tight match at 7-5, 4-5. Noel Bartz was leading at 6-1, 5-5 when play ceased, leaving fans on the edge of their seats!
Looking Ahead
Both teams are now gearing up for their next challenge with a road match against UVA Wise on Saturday. With confidence from the womenโs recent victory and lessons learned from the menโs match, the Wolves will surely be giving it their all!
Stay tuned as Newberryโs tennis teams continue to chase victory on the courts! Who knows what the next matches will bring!
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