SUMTER, S.C. – The Carson-Newman women's tennis team put forth an impressive effort on day one of the ITA Fall Championships, dominating the singles and doubles court.
In the round of 128, two Eagles earned byes, while Sindija Manovska and Leah McBride earned tough wins in their respective matches. After dropping the first set, Manovska dominated the next two to move onto the round of 64. McBride cruised in her first competition of the day, winning in straight sets. Hala Awad and Edisa Hot earned first-round byes.
Singles Results: Round of 128
Sindija Manovska (C-N) def. Nika Dundovic (CAT), 5-7/6-1/6-2
Leah McBride (C-N) def. Kim Venghaus (FMU), 6-0/6-2
(17) Edisa Hot (C-N) BYE
(17) Hala Awad (C-N) BYE
In the round of 64, C-N picked up where it left off, picking up three wins. Leah McBride earned a straight-set win over Augusta's Luciana Bejerano, while Sindija Manovska upset Columbus State's 8th-seeded Ann Maria Adams. Newcomer Edisa Hot dominated, also winning in straight sets. Hala Awad earned an impressive comeback victory in three sets.
Singles Results: Round of 64
Leah McBride (C-N) def. (17) Luciana Bejarano (AU), 6-1/6-2
Sindija Manovska (C-N) def. (8) Ann Maria Adams (CSU), 6-4/6-4
(17) Edisa Hot (C-N) def. Maria Zarza (LU), 6-1/7-6(7-3)
(17) Hala Awad (C-N) def. Rupal Kharb (EC), 1-6/6-1/6-2
In doubles play, C-N was equally impressive. Sindija Manovska and Hala Awad earned a comfortable win, while 9th-seeded Leah McBride and Edisa Hot earned a bye.
Doubles Results: Round of 128
Manovska/Awad (C-N) def. Ghosh/Roua (EC), 8-4
(9) Awad/McBride BYE
The Eagles will look to continue the positive momentum on Sunday with the singles round of 32 and the doubles round of 64.
