The sophomores will face each other for a chance to qualify for the main draw.
LUBBOCK, Texas – Sophomores Alicia Dudeney and Bente Spee opened up the fall 2022 tennis season for the Gators on Monday, each earning a victory in the qualifying round of the Lubbock 15K, hosted by Texas Tech.
Matched up with Texas Tech’s Metka Komac, Spee opened quickly to take a one set lead after a 6-2 opening frame. Komac responded, however, outlasting the sophomore in a tight second set, 7-6, forcing a tiebreaker third set. Seven points wasn’t enough to claim victory for Spee, as she managed to hold on for an 11-9 third set win to claim the match.
On the court at grandstand three, Dudeney put together a strong performance to advance in qualifying singles. Facing off with Lubbock Christian’s Michelle Trochez, the United Kingdom native earned a sweep with back-to-back 6-1 sets.
After both victories, Dudeney and Spee are now slated to meet each other with for a spot in the main draw of the Lubbock 15K on the line. Action will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 20.
Qualifying Singles
Bente Spee def. Metka Komac (Texas Tech): 6-2, 6-7, 11-9
Alicia Dudeney def. Michelle Trochez (Lubbock Christian): 6-1, 6-1
Quotables
Assistant Coach Lauren Embree
“Alicia and Bente competed well today. For it being the first tournament they’ve played in a while, I know they both didn’t think they executed their best tennis today. They were able to make good decisions and play the big points well, which is what made the difference. We are all looking forward to a great match when the two of them battle against each other tomorrow.”
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Matched up with Texas Tech’s Metka Komac, Spee opened quickly to take a one set lead after a 6-2 opening frame. Komac responded, however, outlasting the sophomore in a tight second set, 7-6, forcing a tiebreaker third set. Seven points wasn’t enough to claim victory for Spee, as she managed to hold on for an 11-9 third set win to claim the match.
On the court at grandstand three, Dudeney put together a strong performance to advance in qualifying singles. Facing off with Lubbock Christian’s Michelle Trochez, the United Kingdom native earned a sweep with back-to-back 6-1 sets.
After both victories, Dudeney and Spee are now slated to meet each other with for a spot in the main draw of the Lubbock 15K on the line. Action will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 20.
Qualifying Singles
Bente Spee def. Metka Komac (Texas Tech): 6-2, 6-7, 11-9
Alicia Dudeney def. Michelle Trochez (Lubbock Christian): 6-1, 6-1
Quotables
Assistant Coach Lauren Embree
“Alicia and Bente competed well today. For it being the first tournament they’ve played in a while, I know they both didn’t think they executed their best tennis today. They were able to make good decisions and play the big points well, which is what made the difference. We are all looking forward to a great match when the two of them battle against each other tomorrow.”
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