The Women’s Tennis Team at Brown University has had a remarkable resurgence, breaking a four-match losing streak with a 5-2 victory over Boston University. The team showcased their prowess in both singles and doubles matches, securing a well-deserved win at the Manchester Athletic Club.
The Bears made a strong start by claiming the doubles point with impressive performances. The pair of junior Lindsey Hofflander and sophomore Phoebe Peus, ranked 28th, secured first doubles with a convincing 6-2 victory. Furthermore, junior Addison Ahlstrom and senior Ali Benedetto achieved a solid win at second doubles with a score of 6-2.
Head Coach Lucie Schmidhauser commended the players’ performance, stating, “We came out with clarity and aggression in doubles.” She highlighted the exceptional performance of Peus and Hofflander, who secured the doubles point against a challenging all-lefty duo at line one.
In the singles matches, the Bears continued to dominate, winning four out of six matches. Peus demonstrated tactical play and discipline to secure first singles with a score of 6-3, 6-3. The team’s resilience was evident in the fifth singles match, where Dani Ben-Abraham secured a win after a tiebreaker battle. Anna Yang won the sixth singles match, and Gabby Soliman clinched the victory with an impressive performance at third singles.
Schmidhauser praised Peus for her disciplined approach and Soliman for her perseverance in an emotionally charged match. She also commended Ben-Abraham for her display of grit and resilience, turning the match around after losing the first set. The coach expressed optimism about the team’s performance as they head into the second half of the season.
Looking forward, Brown University will host Bryant on Friday at 4 p.m., where the team will aim to maintain their winning momentum.
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In conclusion, the Women’s Tennis Team at Brown University has made a triumphant return to form with a decisive win at Boston University. Their victory serves as a testament to their hard work and dedication, and the team looks forward to building on this success as they progress through the season.