EUGENE, Ore. (Oct. 3, 2025) – Washington State Tennis captured all five matches to open play at the 2025 Duck Invitational, played Friday at the Student Tennis Center.
 
The day began with doubles when WSU's duo of Chisato Kanemaki and Martina Puvill posted a 7-5 win over Utah's Kamea Medora and Sara Akid. In the second doubles match of the day, Kanemaki and Zali Morris cruised to a 6-1 win over Oregon's Tilde Jagare and Juliet Santitto.
 
In singles action, the Cougars faced Portland and captured all three matches in straight sets. Kanemaki defeated Alaia Rubio Perez, 6-1, 6-2, which Puvill had no trouble in a 6-1, 6-0 victory over Maria Galatescu. Morris played two strong sets and came away with a 7-6 (1), 6-4 win over Nadine Arbiazar Martinez.
 
Play continues at the Duck Invitational Saturday at 9 a.m.
 
WASHINGTON STATE TENNNIS
2025 Duck Invitational
Oct. 3, 2025
Student Tennis Center
Eugene, Ore.
 
DOUBLES
Chisato Kanemaki/Martina Puvill (WSU) def. Kamea Medora/Sara Akid (Utah) 7-5
Chisato Kanemaki/Zali Morris (WSU) def. Tilde Jagare/Juliet Santitto (Ore.) 6-0
 
SINGLES
Chisato Kanemaki (WSU) Def. Alaia Rubio Perez (Port) 6-1, 6-2
Martina Puvill (WSU) Def. Maria Galatescu (Port) 6-1, 6-0
Zali Morris (WSU) def. Nadine Arbiazar Martinez (Port) 7-6, (1), 6-4