NC State
Syracuse
No. 27 Women's Tennis Defeats Syracuse
4/7/2017 7:40:00 PM | Women's Tennis
Wolfpack earns seventh straight win
"We've had two crazy days and I don't think I've quite experienced a travel day like we did yesterday," said head coach Simon Earnshaw. "We arrived here about three hours before the match and managed to find our bags, which is obviously a key component.
"I think the girls had a great attitude about everything. It would have been easy to come here and not show up, and I don't think we would have held that against them. But I think that's a mark of where we are as a program right now. We've really got a certain level of confidence and buy-in.
"I have to say that Gina and I are incredibly proud of the girls. They showed a lot of heart. I think we're in a great place right now—we're still growing. I also think we're fortunate to just have the one game this week because we're starting to get beat up a bit and we're thankful for a few days off before we get back at it next week.
"Overall, it's been an amazing trip. I thought Syracuse played a great match today and I think Coach Younes is doing a great job. We're just thankful to be moving on, and hopefully we can get back to Raleigh today."
NC State 5, Syracuse 2Match Recap
The Wolfpack started the afternoon with a win in doubles. No. 15 Martina Frantova and Anna Rogers cruised to their 12th straight victory, taking down Gabriela Knutson and Miranda Ramirez in No. 1 doubles by a 6-2 decision. Claudia Wiktorin and Bianca Moldovan won their match in No. 2 doubles, defeating Anna Shkudun and Dina Hegab, 6-3.
In singles, Wiktorin grabbed a 6-2, 6-4 win in No. 3 singles over Shkudun, marking her sixth straight win. Rogers bounced back from a loss in the first set to take her three-setter, outlasting Knutson to win in No. 2 singles, 4-6, 6-0, 7-6(0).
No. 59 Frantova clinched the match in the top singles position, battling through three sets to defeat No. 79 Ramirez, 6-3, 4-6, 7-5. The Wolfpack earned its final point of the day as Adriana Reami fought to a win in No. 4 singles over Maria Tritou, 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(4).
Syracuse earned its two points on courts five and six where play was retired after NC State won the match. Hegab earned a win over Moldovan in No. 5 singles, 7-6(4), 4-6, 1-2, and Libi Mesh defeated Amanda Rebol, 4-6, 7-5, 3-0.
Up Next
The Wolfpack will continue its ACC slate on the road next Friday. The team will play Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., at noon.
Tennis Match Results
NC State vs Syracuse
Apr 07, 2017 at Syracuse, N.Y.
(Drumlins Country Club)
#27 NC State 5, Syracuse 2
Singles competition
1. #59 Martina Frantova (ST) def. #79 Miranda Ramirez (SU) 6-3, 4-6, 7-5
2. Anna Rogers (ST) def. Gabriela Knutson (SU) 4-6, 6-0, 7-6 (7-0)
3. Claudia Wiktorin (ST) def. Anna Shkudun (SU) 6-2, 6-4
4. Adriana Reami (ST) def. Maria Tritou (SU) 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7-4)
5. Dina Hegab (SU) def. Bianca Moldovan (ST) 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 1-2, retired
6. Libi Mesh (SU) def. Amanda Rebol (ST) 4-6, 7-5, 3-0, retired
Doubles competition
1. #15 Martina Frantova/Anna Rogers (ST) def. Gabriela Knutson/Miranda Ramirez (SU) 6-2
2. Claudia Wiktorin/Bianca Moldovan (ST) def. Anna Shkudun/Maria Tritou (SU) 6-3
3. Dina Hegab/Libi Mesh (SU) def. Adriana Reami/Amanda Rebol (ST) 5-2
Match Notes:
NC State 17-7, 6-5 ACC; National ranking #27
Syracuse 6-10, 3-6 ACC
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