Troy University Athletics
Wednesday, February 9
Troy, Ala.
1:30 p.m.
Troy University
5
vs
2
Alabama State
Troy Women's Tennis Claims Its First Victory in the Home Opener
2/9/2022 6:06:00 PM | Tennis (W)
TROY, Ala. - Following a 4-0 start, Troy walks away victorious for the first time this season, 5-2, over Alabama State at the Lunsford Tennis Complex.
The Trojans (1-2) open their home schedule with a victory for the fourth straight season while the Hornets (0-2) still search for their first victory.
Ran Away Early
The Trojans couldn't have started the match any better, going up 4-0 for their largest lead of the season.
In doubles competition, Chiara Dabrano / Franziska Ahrend made quick work of their opponents, 6-1, before Andrea Widing / Anastasiia Khokhlova clinched the first point, 6-3.
Singles competition saw Troy seize the following three-straight points in dominating fashion as Kristina Kukaras (6-0, 6-1), Michelle Ncube (6-1, 6-4) and Hagar Amin (6-1, 6-3) all won their matches to lead 4-0.
Amin clinched the match and Troy's first victory of the season after defeating Francesca Duca, 6-1 and 6-3.
No Sweep in Troy
Despite already being handed the loss, the Hornets battled back after finding themselves down 4-0 with a victory by Sahra Bouchaala, 6-2 and 6-3, over Khokhlova.
Franziska Ahrend fired back with the Trojans' fifth point after beating Timothee Legaud, 6-3 and 6-2, extending the Trojans' lead back to four.
Heading into the final match, Bea Acena quickly won the first set, 6-2. However, Olivia Elliot wasn't finished, battling back to win the second set 6-3 to send it to a third.
Despite Elliot having the lead early, Acena bounced back to complete the point for Alabama State to make the final score, 5-2.
Match Results
Doubles Competition:
1. Andrea Widing / Anastasiia Khokhlova (TROY) def. Francesca Duca / Lizaveta Demchenko (ALST) 6-3
2. Chiara Desia Dabrano / Franziska Ahrend (TROY) def. Urska Velec / Bea Acena (ALST) 6-1
3. Sahra Bouchaala / Timothee Legaud (ALST) def. Michelle Ncube / Kristina Kukaras (TROY) 6-2
Order of finish: 2,1,3
Singles Competition:
1. Sahra Bouchaala (ALST) def. Anastasiia Khokhlova (TROY) 6-2, 6-3
2. Kristina Kukaras (TROY) def. Lizaveta Demchenko (ALST) 6-0, 6-1
3. Michelle Ncube (TROY) def. Urska Velec (ALST) 6-1, 6-4
4. Hagar Amin (TROY) def. Francesca Duca (ALST) 6-1, 6-3
5. Bea Acena (ALST) def. Olivia Elliott (TROY) 6-2, 3-6, 10-7
6. Franziska Ahrend (TROY) def. Timothee Legaud (ALST) 6-3, 6-2
Order of finish: 2,3,4,1,6,5
Back to the Sunshine State
The Trojans head back to the Sunshine state to battle against the Rattlers of Florida A&M on Saturday at the Althea Gibson Tennis Complex - scheduled for 10 a.m.
The Trojans (1-2) open their home schedule with a victory for the fourth straight season while the Hornets (0-2) still search for their first victory.
Ran Away Early
The Trojans couldn't have started the match any better, going up 4-0 for their largest lead of the season.
In doubles competition, Chiara Dabrano / Franziska Ahrend made quick work of their opponents, 6-1, before Andrea Widing / Anastasiia Khokhlova clinched the first point, 6-3.
Singles competition saw Troy seize the following three-straight points in dominating fashion as Kristina Kukaras (6-0, 6-1), Michelle Ncube (6-1, 6-4) and Hagar Amin (6-1, 6-3) all won their matches to lead 4-0.
Amin clinched the match and Troy's first victory of the season after defeating Francesca Duca, 6-1 and 6-3.
No Sweep in Troy
Despite already being handed the loss, the Hornets battled back after finding themselves down 4-0 with a victory by Sahra Bouchaala, 6-2 and 6-3, over Khokhlova.
Franziska Ahrend fired back with the Trojans' fifth point after beating Timothee Legaud, 6-3 and 6-2, extending the Trojans' lead back to four.
Heading into the final match, Bea Acena quickly won the first set, 6-2. However, Olivia Elliot wasn't finished, battling back to win the second set 6-3 to send it to a third.
Despite Elliot having the lead early, Acena bounced back to complete the point for Alabama State to make the final score, 5-2.
Match Results
Doubles Competition:
1. Andrea Widing / Anastasiia Khokhlova (TROY) def. Francesca Duca / Lizaveta Demchenko (ALST) 6-3
2. Chiara Desia Dabrano / Franziska Ahrend (TROY) def. Urska Velec / Bea Acena (ALST) 6-1
3. Sahra Bouchaala / Timothee Legaud (ALST) def. Michelle Ncube / Kristina Kukaras (TROY) 6-2
Order of finish: 2,1,3
Singles Competition:
1. Sahra Bouchaala (ALST) def. Anastasiia Khokhlova (TROY) 6-2, 6-3
2. Kristina Kukaras (TROY) def. Lizaveta Demchenko (ALST) 6-0, 6-1
3. Michelle Ncube (TROY) def. Urska Velec (ALST) 6-1, 6-4
4. Hagar Amin (TROY) def. Francesca Duca (ALST) 6-1, 6-3
5. Bea Acena (ALST) def. Olivia Elliott (TROY) 6-2, 3-6, 10-7
6. Franziska Ahrend (TROY) def. Timothee Legaud (ALST) 6-3, 6-2
Order of finish: 2,3,4,1,6,5
Back to the Sunshine State
The Trojans head back to the Sunshine state to battle against the Rattlers of Florida A&M on Saturday at the Althea Gibson Tennis Complex - scheduled for 10 a.m.
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
2,1,3
#1 Singles Match
12
Sahra Bouchaala / 0 [ALST]
66
23
#2 Singles Match
12
Lizaveta Demchenko / 0 [ALST]
01
66
#3 Singles Match
12
Urska Velec / 0 [ALST]
14
66
#4 Singles Match
12
Francesca Duca / 0 [ALST]
13
66
#5 Singles Match
123
Bea Acena / 0 [ALST]
6310
267
#6 Singles Match
12
Timothee Legaud / 0 [ALST]
32
66
Order of Finish:
2,3,4,1,6,5
Players Mentioned
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