Women’s Tennis | 9/19/2025 11:09:00 PM
Emporia State Women’s Tennis Team Shines in ITA Regional Opener
September 19, 2025 – The Emporia State women’s tennis team made a strong showing on the first day of the ITA Regional at Edmond Center Court, achieving a record of 9-6 in their matches.
Standout Performances
Giovanna Ferreira emerged as a key player for the Hornets, finishing the day undefeated with victories in both singles and doubles matches. In singles, she decisively defeated Anastasia Myachina from Ouachita Baptist with a score of 6-0, 6-1, and followed that with a similar win against Ines Latorre from Fort Hays State, also 6-0, 6-1. Ferreira’s success ensured her advancement to the round of 16 in Flight B singles.
In doubles action, Ferreira partnered with Sheriden Wichman to secure an 8-6 triumph over the duo of Hannah Klaiber and Patricia Cechanaviciute from Neb.-Kearney, moving them into the round of 16 in Flight A doubles.
Additional Highlights
Despite facing adversity, Wichman bounced back after an initial three-set loss to claim a victory over Fort Hays State’s Bethan Gill, winning 6-3, 7-6 (8-6), which qualified her for the Flight A consolation round of 16.
Carla Paul Piquer, who received a bye in the initial round, showcased her skills by defeating Kailyn Heath from Sioux Falls with a score of 6-1, 6-2, securing her place alongside Ferreira in the Flight B round of 16.
Yuliya Klimova also made a notable contribution, advancing to the Flight A consolation round of 16 after winning by injury retirement against Lucia Hruba while leading 4-1 in the first set.
Erin Cahill reached the round of 16 in the Flight B consolation bracket as well, managing a closely contested victory over Emma Rangel from Sioux Falls, finishing with a score of 6-1, 4-6, 1-0 (10-8).
Match Results
Here’s a summary of key match results from the day:
Singles Results:
- Victoria Debono (Emporia State) lost to Pete Komada (Central Oklahoma) 6-2, 6-0
- Victoria Debono (Emporia State) lost to Clare Plachy (Neb.-Kearney) 6-3, 6-3
- Yuliya Klimova (Emporia State) lost to Johanna Priedite (Missouri Western) 6-3, 6-4
- Yuliya Klimova (Emporia State) defeated Lucia Perez Hruba (Arkansas Tech) 4-1, retired (injury)
- Sheriden Wichman (Emporia State) defeated Bethan Gill (Fort Hays State) 6-3, 7-6 (8-6)
- Giulia Russu (Emporia State) defeated Athena Franciliso (Sioux Falls) 6-1, 6-2
- Erin Cahill (Emporia State) defeated Emma Rangel (Sioux Falls) 6-1, 4-6, 1-0 (10-8)
- Giovanna Ferreira (Emporia State) defeated Anastasia Myachina (Ouachita Baptist) 6-0, 6-1
- Giovanna Ferreira (Emporia State) defeated Ines Latorre (Fort Hays State) 6-2, 6-0
- Carla Paul Piquer (Emporia State) defeated Kailyn Heath (Sioux Falls) 6-1, 6-2
Doubles Results:
- Giovanna Ferreira/Sheriden Wichman (Emporia State) defeated Hannah Klaiber/Patricia Cechanaviciute (Neb.-Kearney) 8-6
- Erin Cahill/Giulia Russu (Emporia State) defeated Zayla Ware/Lea Krejov (Arkansas Tech) 8-3
Looking Ahead
The Emporia State Hornets are scheduled to continue their campaign on Saturday morning at Edmond Center Court as they take on the next round of the ITA Regionals hosted by Central Oklahoma.
