KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Six members from the Tennessee women’s tennis are set to compete at the 2024 ITA Sectional Championships, running from Thursday through Sunday in Athens, Ga. Catherine Aulia, Leyla Britez Risso, Vanesa Suarez and Elim Yan will take part in the main draw, while Conley Raidt and Maeve Thornton will participate in the B draw.
The 2024 ITA Sectional Championships will include a singles draw of 32 players and 16 doubles teams. From this event, six singles players from each section (24 total) will earn a spot in the NCAA Singles Championship, including the semifinalists and the two quarterfinal playoff winners. Additionally, three doubles teams from each section (12 total) will qualify for the NCAA Doubles Championship, consisting of the champion, finalist and third-place finishers. The NCAA Individual Championships will take place from Nov. 19-23 in Waco, Texas.
The main draw selectees are aiming to join Senior Elza Tomase and Aulia in the 2024 NCAA Individual Championships. Tomase is the lone Lady Vol to secure a spot in the singles draw, while the duo of Tomase and Aulia have also punched their ticket into the doubles draw.
Draws and times will be finalized by the end of the day on Wednesday and can be found here. Live stats and a live stream will also be available for viewers.
Lady Vols in the Rankings:
Singles
No. 62 Elza Tomase
No. 81 Catherine Aulia
Doubles
No. 23 Catherine Aulia & Elza Tomase
No. 79 Leyla Britez Risso & Vanesa Suarez
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