TUCSON, Ariz. - The Wildcats shut-out both Michigan State and Missouri in straight-set singles victories. Clinching both matches to a 4-0 finish, putting Arizona at a 4-1 record.
The Cats secured both doubles points for the day. Martyna Ostrzygalo and Reece Carter dominated, earning two doubles victories to gain Arizona the points. Doubles pair Lauren Friedman and Brandelyn Fulgenzi took down Michigan State's Ayshe Can and Liisa Vehivilinen 6-2. Senior-Freshmen duo Kayla Wilkins and Teja Tirunelveli defeated Andrea Artemedi and Emelie Schwarte 6-2.
The Wildcats shut-out both Michigan State and Missouri in straight-set singles victories. Clinching both matches to a 4-0 finish, putting Arizona at a 4-1 record.
Fulgenzi started it off for the Wildcats as she put up a 6-3, 6-2 victory against Natalie Stansy (MSU). Carter added to the score not long after, defeating Vehivilinen 6-3, 6-4. To finish it off for the Cats Tirunelveli obtained her win against Matilde Morais 6-2, 6-3.
The Cats put up the second point of the board against Missouri when Fulgenzi quickly took down Romary Cardenas 6-3, 6-1. Tanvi Narendran put up the third point for Arizona in a 6-3, 6-1 win against Andrea Artemedi. To clinch the match, Ostrzygalo put up a 6-4, 6-3 victory on court one.
The Wildcats continue the season away, traveling for the ITA Kickoff Friday, January 26 and Saturday, January 27 in Atlanta, Ga.
MATCH RESULTS
Arizona vs. Michigan State
Jan 19-20, 2024 at Tucson , Ariz.
(LaNelle Robson Tennis Center)
Arizona 4, Michigan State 0
Singles Competition
1. Reece Carter (ARIZ) def. Liisa Vehvilainen (MSU) 6-3 6-4
2. Teja Tirunelveli (ARIZ) def. Mati Morais (MSU) 6-2 6-3
3. Midori Castillo-Meza (ARIZ) vs. Ayshe Can (MSU) match 2-6 6-4 unfinished
4. Kayla Wilkins (ARIZ) vs. Issey Purser (MSU) match 5-7 4-1 unfinished
5. Brandelyn Fulgenzi (ARIZ) def. Natalie Stasny (MSU) 6-3 6-2
6. Tanvi Narendran (ARIZ) vs. Ria Bhakta (MSU) match 3-6 4-2 unfinished
Doubles Competition
1. Lauren Friedman and Brandelyn Fulgenzi (ARIZ) def. Ayshe Can and Liisa Vehvilainen (MSU) 6-2
2. Reece Carter and Martyna Ostrzygalo (ARIZ) def. Nicole Conrad and Issey Purser (MSU) 6-2
3. Tanvi Narendran and Kayla Wilkins (ARIZ) vs. Mati Morais and Natalie Stasny (MSU) 4-3 unfinished
Arizona vs. Missouri
Jan 20, 2024 at Tucson, Ariz.
(LaNelle Robson Tennis Center)
Arizona 4, Missouri 0
Singles competition
1. Martyna Ostryzgalo (ARIZ) def. Mae Canete (MIZZ), 6-4, 6-3
2. Reece Carter (ARIZ) vs. Inah Canete (MIZZ), 6-4, 5-5, unfinished
3. Teja Tirunelveli (ARIZ) vs. Gabriela Martinez (MIZZ), 3-6, 6-5 unfinished
4. Midori Castillo-Meza (ARIZ) vs. Emelie Schwarte (MIZZ), 3-6, 6-4 unfinished
5. Brandelyn Fulgenzi (ARIZ) def. Romary Cardenas (MIZZ), 6-3, 6-1
6. Tanvi Narendran (ARIZ) def. Andrea Artimedi (MIZZ), 6-3, 6-1
Doubles competition
1. Inah Canete/Mae Canete (MIZZ) def. Lauren Freidman/Brandelyn Fulgenzi (ARIZ), 6-0
2. Reece Carter/Martyna Ostrzygalo (ARIZ) vs. Romary Cardenas/Gabriela Martinez (MIZZ), 6-0
3. Teja Tirunelveli/ Kayla Wilkins (ARIZ) def. Andrea Artimedi/Emelie Schwarte (MIZZ), 6-2
