The Old Dominion University women’s tennis team advanced to the Sun Belt Conference semifinals after defeating James Madison University 4-0 on April 24 in Rome, Georgia.
The win moves Old Dominion into the next round of the conference tournament, underscoring their strong performance this season and their continued pursuit of a conference title.
In doubles play, Kira Matushkina and Victoria Matasova secured a victory over Brooklyn Hoffmann and Corinna Rietmann with a score of 6-2. Ulyana Romanova and Lidiia Rasskouskaia then clinched the doubles point for Old Dominion by defeating Sophie Williams and Mia Saveljic 6-4. The third doubles match between Marina Markina/Uladzislava Manzhos and Daria Munteanu/Ariel Avidan was suspended with James Madison leading 5-2.
During singles competition, Marina Markina defeated Anna Kantor 6-1, 6-3 on court six. Lidiia Rasskouskaia followed with a win over Sophie Williams (6-2, 6-1) on court five. Uladzislava Manzhos secured the match for Old Dominion by beating Brooklyn Hoffmann (6-4, 6-3) on court four. Matches involving Kira Matushkina, Victoria Matasova, and Ulyana Romanova were suspended before completion.
Old Dominion is scheduled to face Arkansas State in the semifinal round at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 24.
The result highlights Old Dominion’s depth across both singles and doubles play as they continue their run in the Sun Belt Conference tournament.
