Troy University Athletics
Friday, January 30
Troy, Ala.
11 a.m.
Troy University
7
vs
0
Bethel
Photo by: Aliza Chambers
Women’s Tennis Stands Tall in Home Opener
1/30/2026 5:37:00 PM | Tennis (W)
TROY, Ala. – Troy women's tennis moved to 2-1 on the season following its victory of Bethel. The Trojans welcomed fans to the Lunsford Tennis Complex by claiming victory in every match with the final score being, 7-0.
Action began with the Trojans securing the doubles point. The first victory of the day came as Leena Metwally and Alexia Zarate topped the Bethel duo of Manuela Geraissati and Giada Meneguzzo, 6-0. To officially secure the point the duo of Hiba Heni and Emilia Namyslo defeated Cami Barragan Canas and Claudia Gonzalez Pastrana, 6-1.
Troy carried its winning ways into singles play as they were victorious in every match via straight sets. Sama Hindawy and Hiba Heni both won without giving up a point, 6-0 in both sets. Alexia Zarate also claimed victory, only relenting a single point game, 6-1 followed by 6-0.
Metwally's victory came via a 6-1 score in both sets. Maria Guirguis followed suit by dispatching of Cami Canas, 6-3 and 6-0. Valeriia Aveedva was tested in her match against Sofia Canto, but secured the victory, 7-5 and 6-4.
The Trojans will be back in action Saturday, Sept.7 as they welcome the Bulldogs of Alabama A&M into the Lunsford Tennis Complex. Action is set to begin at 1 p.m.
Full Results:
Troy 7, Bethel, 0
Doubles (3-0):
Valeriia Avdeeva/Maria Guirguis (TROY) def. Sofia Canto/Cloe Casado (BETHEL): 6-3
Hiba Heni/Emilia Namyslo (TROY) def. Cami Barragan Canas/Claudia Gonzalez Pastrana (BETHEL): 6-1
Leena Metwally/Alexia Zarate (TROY) def. Manuela Geraissati/Giada Ngoc Meneguzzo (BETHEL): 6-0
Singles (6-0):
Maria Guirguis (TROY) def. Cami Barragan Canas (BETHEL): 6-3, 6-0
Valeriia Avdeeva (TROY) def. Sofia Canto (BETHEL): 7-5, 6-4
Leena Metwally (TROY) def. Cloe Casado (BETHEL): 6-1, 6-1
Alexia Zarate (TROY) def. Paula Milla Becerra (BETHEL): 6-1, 6-0
Hiba Heni (TROY) def. Claudia Gonzalez Pastrana (BETHEL): 6-0, 6-0
Sama Hindawy (TROY) def. Giada Ngoc Meneguzzo (BETHEL): 6-0, 6-0
Notes:
Order Of Finish: Singles – 5, 6, 3, 4, 2, 1; Doubles – 3, 2, 1
Action began with the Trojans securing the doubles point. The first victory of the day came as Leena Metwally and Alexia Zarate topped the Bethel duo of Manuela Geraissati and Giada Meneguzzo, 6-0. To officially secure the point the duo of Hiba Heni and Emilia Namyslo defeated Cami Barragan Canas and Claudia Gonzalez Pastrana, 6-1.
Troy carried its winning ways into singles play as they were victorious in every match via straight sets. Sama Hindawy and Hiba Heni both won without giving up a point, 6-0 in both sets. Alexia Zarate also claimed victory, only relenting a single point game, 6-1 followed by 6-0.
Metwally's victory came via a 6-1 score in both sets. Maria Guirguis followed suit by dispatching of Cami Canas, 6-3 and 6-0. Valeriia Aveedva was tested in her match against Sofia Canto, but secured the victory, 7-5 and 6-4.
The Trojans will be back in action Saturday, Sept.7 as they welcome the Bulldogs of Alabama A&M into the Lunsford Tennis Complex. Action is set to begin at 1 p.m.
Full Results:
Troy 7, Bethel, 0
Doubles (3-0):
Valeriia Avdeeva/Maria Guirguis (TROY) def. Sofia Canto/Cloe Casado (BETHEL): 6-3
Hiba Heni/Emilia Namyslo (TROY) def. Cami Barragan Canas/Claudia Gonzalez Pastrana (BETHEL): 6-1
Leena Metwally/Alexia Zarate (TROY) def. Manuela Geraissati/Giada Ngoc Meneguzzo (BETHEL): 6-0
Singles (6-0):
Maria Guirguis (TROY) def. Cami Barragan Canas (BETHEL): 6-3, 6-0
Valeriia Avdeeva (TROY) def. Sofia Canto (BETHEL): 7-5, 6-4
Leena Metwally (TROY) def. Cloe Casado (BETHEL): 6-1, 6-1
Alexia Zarate (TROY) def. Paula Milla Becerra (BETHEL): 6-1, 6-0
Hiba Heni (TROY) def. Claudia Gonzalez Pastrana (BETHEL): 6-0, 6-0
Sama Hindawy (TROY) def. Giada Ngoc Meneguzzo (BETHEL): 6-0, 6-0
Notes:
Order Of Finish: Singles – 5, 6, 3, 4, 2, 1; Doubles – 3, 2, 1
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