The women’s tennis team of the Charlotte 49ers displayed a commendable performance with two noteworthy 4-0 victories over Boston University and Western Carolina at LifeTime Fitness on Saturday, February 17, extending their winning streak to four matches and marking five victories in their last six games.
According to the official report from Charlotte Athletics, the team, currently holding a 7-4 record, demonstrated their formidable skills by dominating their opponents from start to finish. They showcased their superiority by not dropping a single set and consistently maintaining the lead in the unfinished sets after securing the matches.
The doubles partners, Lucia Quiterio and Ares Teixido Garcia, led the charge for the Niners, each achieving three wins. Their performances in singles matches contributed significantly to the team’s four points, with Quiterio securing victories with scores of 6-4, 6-4, and 6-2, 6-1, and Teixido Garcia emerging triumphant with scores of 6-3, 6-1 and 6-1, 6-4. Particularly noteworthy were Teixido Garcia’s singles victories, which decisively sealed the victories for Charlotte, culminating in a resounding 4-0 scoreline in both matches.
The trio of Emma Wilkins, Lucie Petruzelova, and Lucia Aranda also delivered stellar performances, remaining undefeated throughout the day. Wilkins and Petruzelova achieved victory in both their doubles matches, while Aranda secured wins in both singles and doubles play. Wilkins and Petruzelova were instrumental in securing the doubles point against Boston, with Aranda clinching the first point for CLT after her singles win against the Terriers.
Looking ahead, the Charlotte team is gearing up for their upcoming matches in Columbia, South Carolina, where they will face off against Charleston Southern and South Carolina on Sunday, February 25. Subsequently, the Niners will return home for a series of eight matches before heading to Texas at the end of March.
In conclusion, the Charlotte 49ers women’s tennis team has demonstrated an impressive blend of talent and determination with their consecutive victories. Their strategic prowess in doubles play and exceptional performances in singles matches have firmly established their position as a formidable force in the upcoming matches.