EAST LANSING, Mich. – Illinois women’s tennis began play at the Michigan State-hosted ITA Midwest Regional on Thursday. Regional play will continue through Tuesday as an individual and doubles pair will ultimately earn a bid to the ITA Fall National Championships.
THURSDAY, OCT. 12
Singles Qualifying Draw
Violeta Martinez def. Mia Bertino (Valparaiso) – 6-1, 6-3
Alice Xu def. Valeriya Monko (Western Michigan) – 6-2, 6-0
Kida Ferrari def. Tamara Malazonia (UIC) – 6-3, 6-2
Lucy Furness (BGSU) def. Rosie Seccia – 6-3, 6-3
Violeta Martinez def. Mayu Ushio (UIC) – 6-1, 6-0 | Qualified for Main Draw
Hannah Smith (DePaul) def. Alice Xu – 6-3, 6-3
Kida Ferrari vs. Silvia Pomarolli (Illinois State) – in progress (5 PM CT)
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