PULLMAN, Wash. – The 45th-ranked California Golden Bears captured the first four singles matches to clinch a 4-3 victory over No. 37 Washington State Saturday afternoon at the Simmelink Tennis Courts. The match moved inside due to inclement weather. The Cougars started strong, capturing the opening point by winning and the first and third doubles. Michaela Bayerlova and Aneta Miksovska posted a strong 6-1 win at No. 3 while Barbora Michalkova and Melisa Ates sealed the point with a 6-3 win at No. 1, defeating the nation's 36th-ranked team of Julia Rosenqvist and Olivia Hauger. In singles play, Cal was strong at the top of its lineup, winning by identical scores of 6-2, 6-2 at the first, third and fourth positions. The Bears clinched the match at No. 2 as No. 38 Olivia Hauger defeated Guzal Yusupova in two close sets, 6-4, 7-6. Ates picked up a straight-set win at No. 6 and Miksovska rallied for a three-set victory accounting for the Cougars other points. Washington State is next in action Saturday when it travels to Seattle to face Washington. Match time is set for noon.
 
Coach Hart Comments on the Match:
"I was very impressed with how Cal came out in singles and competed. It is disappointing we could not capitalize after doubles, fortunately we have another match next weekend to hopefully improve that.  We will take a few days of rest and then begin preparing for UW."
 
Things You Need to Know:

• Prior to the match, the Cougars recognized senior Barbora Michalkova, who was playing the final home match of her career.
• The Cougars have won the doubles point in 21 of 25 matches this season.
• Michaela Bayerlova and Aneta Miksovska improved to 20-3 this season in doubles.
• The duo of Michalkova and Melisa Ates defeated its first ranked opponent this season and improved to 15-8 on the season.
• Sophomore Melisa Ates picked up her 24th singles victory of the season.
• The Cougars conclude their dual match season Saturday, April 21, when they visit Washington in a noon match.

 
WASHINGTON STATE TENNIS
No. 45 California 4 def. No. 37 Washington State 3
April 14, 2018
Simmelink Tennis Courts at Hollingbery Fieldhouse
Pullman, Wash.
 
DOUBLES

1. Barbora Michalkova/Melisa Ates (WSU) def. No. 36 Olivia Hauger/Julia Rosenqvist (Cal) 6-3
2. Guzal Yusupova/Tiffany Mylonas (WSU) vs. Anna Bright/Vivian Glozman (Cal) 5-2 DNF
3. Michaela Bayerlova/Aneta Miksovska (WSU) def. Hana Mraz/Alexis Nelson (Cal) 6-1

Order of Finish: 3,1
 
SINGLES

1. No. 40 Julia Rosenqvist (Cal) def. No. 30 Michaela Bayerlova (WSU) 6-2, 6-2
2. No. 38 Olivia Hauger (Cal) def. Guzal Yusupova (WSU) 6-4, 7-6 (4)
3. No. 36 Anna Bright (Cal) def. Tiffany Mylonas (WSU) 6-2, 6-2
4. Maria Smith (Cal) def. Barbora Michalkova (WSU) 6-2, 6-2
5. Aneta Miksovska (WSU) def. Vivian Glozman (Cal) 3-6, 7-6 (3), 1-0 (5)
6. Melisa Ates (WSU) def. Hana Mraz (Cal) 6-2, 6-4

Order of Finish: 3,1,4,2,6,5