Troy University Athletics
Monday, October 13
Auburn, Ala.
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Women’s Tennis Prepares for ITA Southern Regional
10/12/2025 9:00:00 AM | Tennis (W)
TROY, Ala. – After weather shortened the trip to the Mercer Gridiron Classic, the Troy women's tennis team turns its focus to the ITA Southern Regional. The tournament is slated to begin Monday, October 13 and conclude Friday, October 17.
"The girls have been playing well over the past few tournaments," head coach Rawia Elsisi said. "They are very motivated and ready to compete against the best teams in our regions."
Meet Information:
What: ITA Southern Regional
When: Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 – Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
Where: Auburn, Ala. – Yarbrough Tennis Center
Lineup:
Valeriia Avdeeva, Maria Guirguis, Sama Hindawy, Leena Metwally, Emilia Namyslo, Veena Nazar, Alexia Zarate
Mercer Gridiron Classic Recap:
Although the tournament was shortened, many Trojans saw success in singles action. Sama Hindawy, Veena Nazar, Maria Guriguis, Alexia Zarate, Valeriia Avdeeva and Emilia Namyslo made it to the finals in their respective draws.
Hindawy, Nazar and Guirguis were battling opponents from Jacksonville State, while Zarate was taking on Ronja Scheuermann of Florida Southern when the tournament was called. Avdeeva and Zarate's matches were suspended before play began.
In terms of doubles action, the duos of Valeriia Avdeeva/ Maria Guriguis and Alexia Zarate/ Leena Metwally made finals appearances in their respective draws. Day three saw the duo of Zarate and Metwally capitalize on their finals appearance and secure a victory, 7-6 (7-3). The duo of Hindawy and Namyslo also secured a victory on day three, 6-3.
"The girls have been playing well over the past few tournaments," head coach Rawia Elsisi said. "They are very motivated and ready to compete against the best teams in our regions."
Meet Information:
What: ITA Southern Regional
When: Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 – Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
Where: Auburn, Ala. – Yarbrough Tennis Center
Lineup:
Valeriia Avdeeva, Maria Guirguis, Sama Hindawy, Leena Metwally, Emilia Namyslo, Veena Nazar, Alexia Zarate
Mercer Gridiron Classic Recap:
Although the tournament was shortened, many Trojans saw success in singles action. Sama Hindawy, Veena Nazar, Maria Guriguis, Alexia Zarate, Valeriia Avdeeva and Emilia Namyslo made it to the finals in their respective draws.
Hindawy, Nazar and Guirguis were battling opponents from Jacksonville State, while Zarate was taking on Ronja Scheuermann of Florida Southern when the tournament was called. Avdeeva and Zarate's matches were suspended before play began.
In terms of doubles action, the duos of Valeriia Avdeeva/ Maria Guriguis and Alexia Zarate/ Leena Metwally made finals appearances in their respective draws. Day three saw the duo of Zarate and Metwally capitalize on their finals appearance and secure a victory, 7-6 (7-3). The duo of Hindawy and Namyslo also secured a victory on day three, 6-3.
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