DURHAM – Duke women’s tennis hits the road to close the regular season portion of its 2024 dual match schedule this weekend as the 21st-ranked Blue Devils (13-7, 6-5) travel to Notre Dame and Louisville.
The Blue Devils face Notre Dame on Friday, April 12 at 3:30 p.m., at the Courtney Tennis Center and then meet with Louisville on Sunday, April 14 at 12 p.m., at the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center.
To follow the matches, head to www.GoDuke.com for live video and scoring. The matches will also be broadcasted via the ACC CrossCourt Cast through Cracked Racquets.
The Series with Notre Dame
Duke and Notre Dame will square off for the 30th time in school history. The Blue Devils hold a 26-3 all-time record against the Fighting Irish, winning their last match, 5-2, in 2023. Duke will play on the road at Notre Dame for the 14th time in program history. In matches played at Notre Dame, Duke holds a 12-1 record, winning its last contest, 5-2, in 2022.
Scouting Notre Dame
Notre Dame owns a 15-7 overall and 6-5 ACC record on the season. The Fighting Irish added to the win column, beating Boston College, 6-1, in their latest match on April 7. In the latest ITA rankings, Notre Dame slots as the No. 32 team in the nation.
Julia Andreach is the solo representative in the singles ledger at No. 28. In doubles, Andreach/Page Freeman (44) and Andreach/Carrie Beckman (50) are ranked.
The Series with Louisville
Duke will wrap up its regular season on the road against Louisville. The two squads will face off for the 11th time in program history. The Blue Devils own a perfect 10-0 record against Louisville, sweeping the Cardinals in their last matchup, 7-0, in 2023. The teams will meet in Louisville for only the fourth time in series history. Duke is 3-0 in such contests, winning its last meeting, 6-1, in 2022.
Scouting Louisville
Louisville holds a 4-15 overall and 0-10 ACC record on the current season. In their latest match, the Cardinals dropped a 7-0 decision to Syracuse on April 7. The Cardinals have a date with North Carolina on Friday, April 12, before hosting Duke two days later on Sunday, April 14.
What is Next?
Duke will compete in the ACC Championship April 17-21 at the Cary Tennis Park in Cary, N.C.
In the Rankings
Duke is ranked No. 21 nationally in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA)…
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