Meaghan Naas Director of Tennis Operations | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website
Meaghan Naas Director of Tennis Operations | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website
Fighting Illini junior Violeta Martinez achieved notable victories in both doubles and singles at the ITA Team Indoor Championships, despite Illinois falling to UCLA with a 4-1 scoreline. The match, held in Urbana, saw the third-seeded Bruins take control early on.
Illinois' current season record stands at 2-5, including 2-4 at home. The team is navigating a challenging schedule featuring nine consecutive matches against Power 4 opponents.
In doubles play, Martinez partnered with Alice Xu to defeat UCLA's No. 30 ranked duo. The pair took an early lead and maintained it, ultimately winning 6-2. However, UCLA secured the overall doubles point by winning the other two matches.
UCLA extended their lead by winning singles matches at No. 4 and No. 2 positions. Martinez then scored for Illinois by defeating UCLA's No. 53 Elisa Wagle in straight sets after an initial setback.
The contest concluded with a match at No. 1 singles where UCLA clinched victory with a three-set win.
Throughout the weekend, Illinois faced formidable competition from top-ranked teams and players across the nation.
With this tournament concluded, Illinois looks forward to continuing its homestand with upcoming matches against Iowa State and Baylor at the Atkins Tennis Center.
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