Tigers fall to No. 15 Vanderbilt Sunday

Sunday, January 24

Nashville, Tenn.

1 PM

University of Memphis

Vanderbilt

Jan 24, 2021 | Women's Tennis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis women's tennis suffered a 6-1 setback against SEC opponent No. 15 Vanderbilt Sunday.

Senior Katherine Cao and sophomore Aran Teixido Garcia defeated Vanderbilt duo Christina Rosca and Emma Kurtz with 7-6, 7-4 sets, but Vanderbilt ultimately took the doubles point after claiming courts two and three.

In singles, freshman Sophie Abrams lost the first set 2-6 against Emma Kurtz. She came back to win 6-3 in the second set and 6-0 in the tiebreaker. Vanderbilt claimed the other five courts.

Next up for the Tigers is a road match against Mississippi State on Friday. For more information on the Memphis women's tennis team, follow the Tigers on social media at @MemphisWomensTennis.

Results
Singles
1. Sophie Abrams (MEM) def. Emma Kurtz (VANDY) 2-6, 6-3, 6-0
2. Anna Ross (VANDY) def. Aran Teixido Garcia (MEM) 6-3, 6-4
3. Holly Staff (VANDY) def. Laura Bente (MEM) 6-2, 7-6 (7-4)
4. #20 Christina Rosca (VANDY) def. Katherine Cao (MEM) 6-2, 7-5
5. Anessa Lee (VANDY) def. Camila Soares (MEM) 6-0, 6-4
6. Marcella Cruz (VANDY) def. Monique Woog (MEM) 6-1, 6-1

Doubles
1. Katherine Cao/Aran Teixido Garcia (MEM) def. Christina Rosca/Emma Kurtz (VANDY) 7-6 (7-4)
2. Anna Ross/Holly Staff (VANDY) def. Sophie Abrams/Monique Woog (MEM) 6-1
3. Anessa Lee/Dasha Kourkina (VANDY) def. Josephine Cao/Claire Sullivan (MEM) 6-4