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Lady Monarchs Tennis Wins Season Opener Against Norfolk State

Jan. 17, 2010

NORFOLK, Va. -- The Lady Monarchs (1-0) cruised to a season-opening victory against Norfolk State today, winning a 7-0 dual against the Spartans. Three Lady Monarchs did not give up a game in singles.

Nadine Fahoum, ranked 21st in the nation in singles, won her match at #1 singles against Norfolk State's Brittany Foster, 6-0, 6-0. She also paired with Joanna Dobrowolska for the 8-1 victory at #1 doubles.

Dobrowolska also won her match at #2 singles, 6-0, 6-0 against Jenny Astbury and was joined by rookie Juliana Pires as the Lady Monarchs not giving up a game in today's match.

The Lady Monarchs won every match in singles and doubles against Norfolk State to win their spring debut.

Final Results:

#52 OLD DOMINION VS. NORFOLK STATE
Doubles:
1. Fahoum/Dobrowolska (ODU) def. Astbury/Panush (NSU) 8-1
2. Pires/Dementyeva (ODU) def. Tspayi/Brooks (NSU) 8-1
3. #44 Ivanova/Citic (ODU) def. Foster/Foster (NSU) 8-0

Singles:
1. #21 Fahoum (ODU) def. Foster (NSU) 6-0, 6-0
2. Dobrowolska (ODU) def. Astbury (NSU) 6-0, 6-0
3. Dementyeva (ODU) def. Panush (NSU) 6-0, 6-3
4. Ivanova (ODU) def. Brooks (NSU) 6-1, 6-2
5. Pires (ODU) def. Graff (NSU) 6-0, 6-0
6. Citic (ODU) def. Tspayi (NSU) 6-1, 6-1