Denver Women’s Tennis Team Shines at Colorado Cup
DENVER – The University of Denver women’s tennis team concluded the Colorado Cup with an impressive display of talent, achieving six victories at the Denver Tennis Park on Sunday.
Highlighting Team Performance
In doubles play, Denver fielded multiple teams that showcased their skills, with three securing wins. Notably, the freshman pairing of Yunfei Cai and Ruby Hansen delivered the team’s most commanding performance, edging out their opponents from Colorado with a score of 6-4.
Singles Success
In singles matches, Cai continued her strong performance with a straight-sets win against Heidi Crncan, marking a significant achievement as it accounted for one of Denver’s three singles victories against Colorado on the final day of the tournament. Senior Claudia Martinez de Velasco made a notable comeback, winning her match in straight sets as well. Additionally, sophomore Natálie Cinková demonstrated resilience by coming back from a set down to dominate the final two sets, ultimately winning her match with minimal dropped games.
Upcoming Competitions
The next challenge for the Denver women’s tennis team will be the HEB Invite, taking place at Baylor from November 7-9.
Summary of Sunday’s Duals
Denver vs. Colorado
Doubles Results
- Alexin/van der Werff (CU) def. Lambert/Wikander (DU): 7-6(10)
- Adkins/Becirovic Novak (DU) def. Nelson/Rebec (CU): 7-5
- Brotman/Crncan (CU) def. Cinková/Martinez de Velasco (DU): 6-3
- Cai/Hansen (DU) def. Gretsch/Ikedo (CU): 6-4
Singles Results
- Rixt van der Werff (CU) def. Louise Wikander (DU): 6-2, 3-6, 6-3
- Lera Alexin (CU) def. Marley Lambert (DU): 4-6, 6-1, 6-4
- Pia Rebec (CU) def. Zoe Adkins (DU): 6-1, 6-4
- Anya Nelson (CU) def. Hana Bečirović Novak (DU): 6-3, 6-2
- Natálie Cinková (DU) def. Lani Brotman (CU): 3-6, 6-1, 6-1
- Claudia Martinez de Velasco (DU) def. Willow Gretsch (CU): 6-3, 6-2
- Yunfei Cai (DU) def. Heidi Crncan (CU): 6-3, 7-6(5)
- Yukiko Ikedo (CU) def. Ruby Hansen (DU): 6-4, 6-2
Weber State vs. Wyoming
Doubles Results
- Bijlsma/Ceinos (WYO) def. Hill/Johnson (WSU): 6-1
- Kochelaevskaia/Mashabayeva (WYO) def. Aleksandrowicz/Celorio Morales (WSU): 6-2
- Jaiani/Nguyen (DU, for WSU) def. Abriola/Young (WYO): 7-5
Singles Results
- Silver Bijlsma (WYO) def. Jessica Hill (WSU): 6-0, 6-1
- Eugenia Ceinos (WYO) def. Naomi Johnson (WSU): 6-1, 6-3
- Anastasiia Kochelaevskaiia (WYO) def. Alicia Celorio Morales (WSU): 7-5, 6-2
- Dilnaz Mashabayeva (WYO) def. Paulina Aleksandrowicz (WSU): 6-1, 4-6, 6-1
- Aleksandra Bozinovska (WSU) def. Serina Abriola (WYO): 6-2, 6-2
- Ruby Young (WYO) def. Remy Nguyen (DU, for WSU): 6-1, 6-2
