NORFOLK, Va. – The No. 58 Old Dominion women’s tennis team (12-5) dominated their Senior Day with a 7-0 victory over George Washington (5-9) on Saturday afternoon inside the Folkes-Stevens Center. ODU has now claimed victory in its last five matches and in 11 of its past 13.
After starting the day honoring Old Dominion’s two seniors Nikol Hristova and Ivana Vukovic, the Lady Tennis Monarchs had convincing doubles wins on Courts 1 and 3 to take a 1-0 lead over the Colonials.
Old Dominion’s seniors each shined on Saturday, as Nikol Hristova put on a show in the third singles slot, beating Taylor Nederlander 6-2, 6-2. Ivana Vukovic also rose to the occasion by dominating Allison Hansen on Court 5 (6-0, 6-2).
ODU’s freshman Nataliya Vlasova made quick work of Sara Grubac on Court No. 2, winning 6-3, 6-0.
Borislava Botusharova had an impressive come from behind win in No. 1 singles over Teodora Radosavljevic, 4-6, 6-1, (10-4).
Ingrid Vojcinakova proved to be too much for George Washington’s Victoria Kogan, 6-3, 6-2.
ODU freshman Natalya Malenko had no problem with Egle Jakucinaite on Court No. 6 (6-0, 6-3).
The Lady Tennis Monarchs claimed victory in straight sets in five of the six singles matches on Saturday afternoon.
The No. 58 Old Dominion women’s tennis team will remain home for their next match-up against in-state foe William & Mary in conjunction with the men’s tennis team, next Saturday, April 9 at 2:00 p.m.
SCOREBOARD
No. 58 Old Dominion 7, George Washington 0
DOUBLES
1. Nikol Hristova/Nataliya Vlasova (ODU) def. Allison Hansen/Taylor Nederlander (GW) 6-2
2. Natalya Malenko/Ingrid Vojcinakova (ODU) dnf. Victoria Kogan/Marie Decamps (GW) 4-4
3. Borislava Botusharova/Marijana Novakovic (ODU) def. Egle Jackucinatite/Teodora Radosavljevic (GW) 6-3
Order of finish: 3, 1
SINGLES
1. Borislava Botusharova (ODU) def. Teodora Radosavljevic (GW) 4-6, 6-1, (10-4)
2. Nataliya Vlasova (ODU) def. Sara Grubac (GW) 6-3, 6-0
3. Nikol Hristova (ODU) def. Taylor Nederlander (GW) 6-2, 6-2
4. Ingrid Vojcinakova (ODU) def. Victoria Kogan (GW) 6-3, 6-2
5. Ivana Vukovic (ODU) def. Allison Hansen (GW) 6-0, 6-2
6. Natalya Malenko (ODU) def. Egle Jakucinaite (GW) 6-0, 6-3
Order of finish: 2, 3, 6, 5, 1, 4
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