WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – 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.
Anna Brylin and Casie 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, Nevena Carton used exceptional second-set play to provide the clinching point for Wake Forest.
How it Happened
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No. 12 Anna Brylin/Brooke Killingsworth leaped out in front within first doubles early, taking a 3-0 lead.
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One court over, Mia Ahmad/Casie Wooten also held control, leading 3-1.
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Nevena Carton/Whitley Pate followed suit with their own 3-1 boost not long afterwards.
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Brylin/Killingsworth took two more games in consecutive fashion.
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Brylin/Killingsworth ultimately let up only one game in their match, cruising to a 6-1 victory in first doubles.
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Ahmad/Wooten remained steady through a…
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