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Rogers Captures #ITASummerNats Singles Title
8/13/2019 2:39:00 PM | Women's Tennis
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Anna Rogers defeated Taylor Melville (Denver), 6-3, 7-6 (7), on Tuesday to become the 2019 ITA Summer Nationals Women's Singles Champion. The rising senior won five consecutive matches over the course of four days on TCU's campus and did not drop a set until her quarterfinals match.
Rogers defeated Janice Shin (Stanford) to qualify for Tuesday's final against Melville.
Teammate Alana Smith also had a solid outing at the tournament, advancing to the semifinals after four straight-set victories before dropping a 6-2, 6-2 decision to Melville.
In the doubles draw, Rogers and Smith made it to the semifinals with 8-1 and 8-2 wins respectively. The duo lost in the semis to Jayci Goldsmith and Tatiana Makarova (Texas A&M), 8-7 (4).
Straight from the Pack: Head Coach Simon Earnshaw
"Every summer the #ITASummerNats is an event several of our players have targeted; its timing is an excellent way to conclude summer play and transition back into school. Anna's win is the culmination of a great summer for the program. I know the amount of work Anna has put in, continues to put in and her appetite for progress. David and I see it every day. It's an excellent example for everyone and is what Pack women's tennis stands for.
"I think mentally this was a very challenging event for Anna coming in as the top seed, carrying that load and coming out on top after several days of play. In some ways, this is a new position to be in, but it's a good position to be in and where we aim to be. All credit to Anna for pulling it off-- she's certainly out their every day earning it.
"It was also good to see Alana make a nice run to the semifinals and combining with Anna for a close call in the semifinals of doubles. This upcoming season is going to be pivotal for Alana's development after a fantastic freshman year.
"Everyone returns to campus in the next several days. We're excited for the new faces and ongoing work. Go Pack!"
#GoPack | @PackWTennis
Rogers defeated Janice Shin (Stanford) to qualify for Tuesday's final against Melville.
After a bye in the first round, Rogers needed only straight sets to take down Isa Di Laura (Texas Tech) and Enya Ratkic (Am.) before meeting Malkia Ngounoue (Kansas), who she defeated in three sets to advance to the singles semifinals.🏆 Anna Rogers 🏆#ITASummerNats CHAMPION. pic.twitter.com/Np7cmdkrE0
— NC State W. Tennis 🐺🎾 (@PackWTennis) August 13, 2019
All smiles for the #ITASummerNats Singles Champ! 😁 pic.twitter.com/pJxpQJ7QnT
— NC State W. Tennis 🐺🎾 (@PackWTennis) August 13, 2019
Teammate Alana Smith also had a solid outing at the tournament, advancing to the semifinals after four straight-set victories before dropping a 6-2, 6-2 decision to Melville.
In the doubles draw, Rogers and Smith made it to the semifinals with 8-1 and 8-2 wins respectively. The duo lost in the semis to Jayci Goldsmith and Tatiana Makarova (Texas A&M), 8-7 (4).
Straight from the Pack: Head Coach Simon Earnshaw
"Every summer the #ITASummerNats is an event several of our players have targeted; its timing is an excellent way to conclude summer play and transition back into school. Anna's win is the culmination of a great summer for the program. I know the amount of work Anna has put in, continues to put in and her appetite for progress. David and I see it every day. It's an excellent example for everyone and is what Pack women's tennis stands for.
"I think mentally this was a very challenging event for Anna coming in as the top seed, carrying that load and coming out on top after several days of play. In some ways, this is a new position to be in, but it's a good position to be in and where we aim to be. All credit to Anna for pulling it off-- she's certainly out their every day earning it.
"It was also good to see Alana make a nice run to the semifinals and combining with Anna for a close call in the semifinals of doubles. This upcoming season is going to be pivotal for Alana's development after a fantastic freshman year.
"Everyone returns to campus in the next several days. We're excited for the new faces and ongoing work. Go Pack!"
#GoPack | @PackWTennis
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