PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State senior Barbora Michalkova captured the biggest victory of her career with a straight-set win over Stanford's 42nd-ranked Emily Arbuthnott but it was not enough as the No. 22 Cardinal posted a 4-2 win over the Cougars Friday at the Simmelink Tennis Courts. Michalkova, playing at No. 4, won 7-5, 6-2 over Arbuthnott, who lost for only the second in dual matches this season. Michalkova was not the only Cougar to register an upset as freshman Michaela Bayerlova continued her dominant season with a three-set win over Stanford's Michaela Gordon, the nation's 15th-ranked player, who also holds a current world ranking of 595. Stanford grabbed an early lead after capturing the opening point with victories at two and three doubles. The number one match was stopped with WSU's Michalkova and Melisa Ates tied 4-4 against the nation's No. 3-ranked team of Gordon and Arbuthnott. The Cardinal also received singles wins from Melissa Lord at No. 2 and Caroline Lampl at No. 3 to seal the victory.
 
Coach Hart Comments on the Match:
"I'm proud of the way our team battled against an always tough Stanford team. It was nice to see Bara and Michaela pull our hard-fought wins against two very good players. Now we need to immediately turn our attention to another very good team in California Saturday. "
 
Things You Need to Know:

• With the loss, WSU falls to 20-4, 5-3 in Pac-12 play
• WSU lost the opening doubles point for only the fourth time in 24 matches.
• The win by senior Barbora Michalkova over No. 42 Emily Arbuthnott was the highest ranked victory of her career.
• Freshman Michaela Bayerlova improved to 6-1 against nationally-ranked players with a three-set win over No. 15 Michaela Gordon. Bayerlova is now 26-2 in singles this season.
• WSU will recognize its lone senior, Barbora Michalkova, prior to Saturday's match against California.
• The Cougars conclude their home schedule Saturday against California at 10:45 a.m. at the WSU Outdoor Tennis Courts.

 
WASHINGTON STATE TENNIS
No. 22 Stanford 4 def. No. 37 Washington State 2
April 13, 2018
Simmelink Tennis Courts at Hollingbery Fieldhouse
Pullman, Wash.
 
DOUBLES

1. Barbora Michalkova/Melisa Ates (WSU) vs. No. 3 Michaela Gordon/Emily Arbuthnott (Stan) 4-4 DNF
2. No. 54 Caroline Lampl/Kimberly Yee (Stan.) def. No. 62 Guzal Yusupova/Mylonas (WSU) 6-2
3. Melissa Lord/Janice Shin (Stan.) def. Michaela Bayerlova/Aneta Miksovska (WSU) 6-1

Order of Finish: 3,2
 
SINGLES

1. No. 30 Michaela Bayerlova (WSU) def. No. 15 Michaela Gordon (Stan.) 2-6, 7-5, 6-2
2. No. 65 Melissa Lord (Stan.) def. Guzal Yusupova (WSU) 7-5, 6-4
3. No. 84 Caroline Lampl (Stan.) def. Tiffany Mylonas (WSU) 6-4, 6-1
4. Barbora Michalkova (WSU) def. No. 42 Emily Arbuthnott (Stan.) 7-5, 6-2
5. Janice Shin (Stan.) def. Aneta Miksovska (WSU) 6-2, 6-0
6. Emma Higuchi (Stan.) 6-1, 1-6, 1-2 DNF

Order of Finish: 3,4,2,1,5