SEATTLE, Wash.– The Gators faced the University of Georgia in Saturday morning’s consolation match at ITA Indoor Nationals. Florida was unable to recover from losing their rhythm in doubles and loss 1-4 to the Bulldogs.
On the doubles side Alicia Dudeney<https://floridagators.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/alicia-dudeney/16142> and Bentee Spee put up a strong effort but ultimately fell to Georgia’s Aysegul Mert/Dasha Vidmanova 6-3. The Bulldogs claimed the doubles point despite a hard-fought battle from freshman pair Qavia Lopez<https://floridagators.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/qavia-lopez/16283>/Malwina Rowinska<https://floridagators.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/malwina-rowinska/16397>. The pair dropped 6-4 against Guillermina Grant / Mai Nirundron.
Entering singles 0-1, Florida attempted to regain their momentum. Dudeney was unable to secure a victory against Grant in a 1-6,1-6 loss. Gators freshman Qavia Lopez<https://floridagators.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/qavia-lopez/16283> defeated Nirundorn 6-4,6-1 and notched the only point for Florida.
No.67 Carly Briggs<https://floridagators.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/carly-briggs/16139> fought hard but could not overcome No.38 Vidmanova in singles, with a final score of 2-6,0-6. Sara Dahlstrom<https://floridagators.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/sara-dahlstrom/16140> was unable to clinch a victory against Anastasiia Lopata in the singles match, falling 2-6,3-6. The remaining matches went unfinished although Rachel Gailis<https://floridagators.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/rachel-gailis/16143> was well on her way to a win over Vecic taking the first set 7-6 and leading 2-0 before the match ended.
HEAD COACH ROLAND THORNQVIST SAID:
“Another tough and difficult match against a top 7 team. We are fighting hard but coming up short but the important thing for us is to keep our eyes on the long term. As we keep battling and get healthy as a group, these matches, although hurtful now, will ultimately help us be the best we can be for the long SEC slate.”
Singles: (Order of Finish: 5, 1, 6, 4)
1. Dasha Vidmanova (UGA) def. Carly Briggs<https://floridagators.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/carly-briggs/16139> (UF) 6-2, 6-0
2. Rachel Gailis<https://floridagators.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/rachel-gailis/16143> (UF) vs. Alexandra Vecic (UGA) 7-6, 2-0, unfinished
3. Mell Reasco (UGA) def. Emily de Oliveira (UF) 7-6, 1-2, unfinished
4. Anastasiia Lopata (UGA) def. Sara Dahlstrom<https://floridagators.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/sara-dahlstrom/16140> 6-2, 6-3
5. Guillermina Grant (UGA) def. Alicia Dudeney<https://floridagators.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/alicia-dudeney/16142> (UF) 6-1, 6-1
6. Qavia Lopez<https://floridagators.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/qavia-lopez/16283> (UF) def. Mai Nirundorn (UGA) 6-4, 6-1
Doubles: (Order of Finish: 1, 2)
1. Aysegul Mert/Dasha Vidmanova (UGA) def, Alicia Dudeney<https://floridagators.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/alicia-dudeney/16142>/Bente Spee<https://floridagators.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/bente-spee/16144> (UF) 6-3
2.Guillermina Grant/ Mai Nirundorn (UGA) def. Qavia Lopez<https://floridagators.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/qavia-lopez/16283>/Malwina Rowinska<https://floridagators.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/malwina-rowinska/16397> (UF) 6-4
3. Carly Briggs<https://floridagators.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/carly-briggs/16139>/Rachel Gailis<https://floridagators.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/rachel-gailis/16143> (UF) vs. Alexandra Vecic/ Mell Reasco 5-5, unfinished
NEXT UP:
The Gators’ next contest will be against Pepperdine in Lake Nona, Florida. The match is set for Sunday, February 25 at 12 p.m.
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