MANHATTAN, Kansas—Washington State University advanced to 7-0 after defeating North Texas, 4-1, Friday afternoon at the Kansas City Racquet Club. After capturing the opening doubles point, WSU freshmen
Michaela Bayerlova extended the lead to 2-0 by defeating No. 48 Maria Kononova, 6-2, 6-2.
Tiffany Mylonas captured the second singles win of the day after losing the first set and was able to come up to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. Senior
Barbora Michalkova won her match at No. 4 with a 6-4, 6-3, clinching the match at 4-1. The Cougars improved to 3-1 all-time against North Texas.
Head Coach Lisa Hart on the match:
"I'm proud of the way our players fought today and found a way to get the team Win. North texas is a tough team and very well coached. Tomorrow will be a great test against a good Kansas State team! Go Cougs!"
Moments of the Match:
Things You Need to Know:
- Washington State improved to 3-1 all-time against North Texas.
- The Cougars advance to 7-0 to start the 2017-18 season.
- Senior Bara Michalkova extended her career-best winning streak to 13.
- Freshmen Michaela Bayerlova improves to 12-0 as a collegian, tied for third best winning streaks to start the season since 1983.
- Michaela Bayerlova won her third match thus far against a nationally ranked opponent in the collegiate season.
- Next up, the Cougs play Kansas State Saturday Feb. 11.
WASHINGTON STATE TENNIS
Washington State 4 def. North Texas 1
February 10, 2018
Manhattan, Kansas
DOUBLES
Melisa Ates/
Barbora Michalkova (WSU) def. Maria Kononova/Nidhi Surapaneni (NT) 6-3
Guzal Yusupova/
Tiffany Mylonas (WSU) vs. Tamuna Kutubidze/Alexandra Heczey (NT) 4-5 DNF
Aneta Miksovska/
Michaela Bayerlova (WSU) def. Haruka Sasaki/Minying Liang (NT) 6-1
Order of Finish: 3, 1
SINGLES
Michaela Bayerlova (WSU) def. Maria Kononova (NT) 6-2, 6-2
Tamuna Kutubidze (NT) def.
Guzal Yusupova (WSU) 6-4, 5-7, 6-3
Tiffany Mylonas (WSU) def. Minying Liang (NT) 4-6, 6-3, 6-2
Barbora Michalkova (WSU) def. Sille Tranberg (NT) 6-2, 6-3
Aneta Miksovska (WSU) vs. Haruka Sasaki (NT) 3-1 DNF
Melisa Ates (WSU) vs. Alexandra Heczey (NT) DNS
Order of Finish: 1, 3, 4, 2
