North Carolina State University Athletics
Frantova/Rogers Ranked 15th in Latest ITA Doubles Poll
4/4/2017 4:51:00 PM | Women's Tennis
NC State ranked No. 27
ITA Release
TEMPE, Ariz.—Doubles partners Martina Frantova and Anna Rogers were ranked 15th in the nation in the latest Oracle/ITA poll, jumping six places from their previous position. The duo has claimed 11-straight wins and has accumulated a season record of 16-1 at the top position.
Last time out, Frantova and Rogers earned two dominant wins. On Friday, the duo cruised past Clemson's No. 31 Ayan Broomfield and Marie Leduc to win by a final score of 6-1 followed by a swift shutout-win over Pittsburgh's Amber Washington and Callie Frey on Sunday, winning 6-0.
In the team standings, the Wolfpack dropped one rank to settle at No. 27 in the nation. NC State owns a current ledger of 16-7 (5-5 ACC) and has won six straight matches. The team most recently defeated conference opponents Clemson and Pittsburgh, both by a 6-1 decision.
In singles, Frantova received the No. 59 rank, dropping slightly from the previous poll. The senior holds a 10-11 (3-7 ACC) record. On Sunday, Frantova rattled off a 6-1, 6-4 win over the Panthers' Washington.
Up NextOn Friday, April 7, NC State will play Syracuse at the Drumlins Country Club in another ACC match. First serve is set to take place at 3 p.m..
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