WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Wake Forest women’s tennis team hits the road for the second time in two weeks, heading to Columbus, Ohio for the 14th annual Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Kickoff Weekend.
No. 12 Ohio State will serve as the host institution for the two days of competition (Jan. 27-28). Live stats and live streaming will be available.
The Demon Deacons (2-0) have their first ranked matchup of 2023 on Friday (Jan. 27) – facing No. 12 Tennessee at 1 p.m. ET in the tournament’s opening round.
Saturday (Jan. 28) will feature both championship and consolation rounds at 4 p.m. ET and 7 p.m. ET, respectively.
This past Sunday (Jan. 22), Wake Forest kicked off dual match play with wins over Charlotte and Richmond in the team’s first spring appearances at home.
Over the last four seasons, the Deacs have totaled a 4-4 record in the yearly ITA Kickoff event.
The Matches
Friday, Jan. 27 – Wake Forest vs. No. 22 Tennessee – 1 p.m. ET
Saturday, Jan. 28 – Wake Forest vs. TBD – 4 p.m. ET or 7 p.m. ET
Last Time Out
Playing on its own courts and in dual match competition for the first time in 2023, the Wake Forest women’s tennis team (2-0) collected victories over Charlotte and Richmond on Sunday (Jan. 22) in the Demon Deacons’ spring season home opener.
Anna Brylin, Nevena Carton, and Casie Wooten all went undefeated in both singles and doubles play throughout the day.
Over the last four seasons, the Deacs have protected their home center well, standing at a 34-9 overall mark.
Wake Forest moved to 9-0 in the all-time series against Charlotte, along with now holding a 16-3 clip over Richmond.
Match 1 – Wake Forest 4, Charlotte 3
The Deacs had a quick start in doubles action, earning comfortable wins on courts one and three to firstly place on the scoreboard.
Brylin and Wooten held the upper hand throughout their solo matches, as Wake Forest grew its lead to 3-0. After Charlotte picked up a win in straight seconds on court two, Carton used exceptional second-set play to provide the clinching point for Wake Forest.
Match 2 – Wake Forest 5, Richmond 2
Similar to the Charlotte outing, Wake Forest’s doubles pairs gained early leads to ultimately notch the first point, followed by strong, immediate presences in singles.
Brooke Killingsworth stayed on a roll from the early going, giving up…
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