CHICAGO – The Toledo women’s tennis team faced a tough match against UIC on Saturday, losing 4-3 in a tightly contested battle.
In doubles, Gaby Rondon and Anastasia Akuginova fought hard on court two, winning 6-3. However, losses on the other two courts meant Toledo couldn’t secure the doubles point.
In singles, Toledo showed strength, winning on courts one, three, and four. JJ Scholten claimed a three-set victory on court one, notching her third win of the season. Neha Guru had a strong straight-set win on court three, while Annika Munson extended her winning streak to four matches with a dramatic win on court four.
UIC, however, triumphed on courts two, five, and six to take the overall match.
Head Coach Tracy Mauntler reflected on the match, stating, “These tough losses will hopefully drive us for future success. Today was rough. We got into a hole and just couldn’t climb out. Losing 4-3 is brutal.”
Looking ahead, Toledo will aim to bounce back during their road swing as they head to Cleveland State on Friday, February 13, with the match starting at 2:00 p.m.
Match Results Summary
Singles:
- JJ Scholten (TOL) def. Edit Cosmo (UIC) 1-6, 6-1, 6-0
- Marta Halbersztadt (UIC) def. Isabella Barretto (TOL) 3-6, 7-5, 6-4
- Neha Guru (TOL) def. Dongke Liu (UIC) 6-3, 7-5
- Annika Munson (TOL) def. Anais Brion (UIC) 6-1, 2-6, 7-6 (4-0)
- Nia Cooper (UIC) def. Anastasia Akuginova (TOL) 7-6 (3), 7-5
- Charlotte Deletioglu (UIC) def. Gaby Rondon (TOL) 6-3, 7-6 (6-8)
Doubles:
- Edit Cosmo/Anais Brion (UIC) def. Isabella Barretto/Jone Ibanez (TOL) 6-4
- Gaby Rondon/Anastasia Akuginova (TOL) def. Nia Cooper/Dongke Liu (UIC) 6-3
- Charlotte Deletioglu/Marta Halbersztadt (UIC) def. Annika Munson/JJ Scholten (TOL) 6-4
This match highlights a growing trend in collegiate tennis where each game can swing dramatically. A recent study showed that close matches, where the margin is one or two points, can significantly bolster a team’s performance in future competitions. Engaged teams often learn quickly from close losses, which could be a crucial factor for Toledo in their upcoming matches.
