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Emory Women's Tennis Blanks Brenau on Senior Day

Emory Women's Tennis Blanks Brenau on Senior Day

The Emory University women's tennis team took care of business against Brenau University Tuesday afternoon in Atlanta, defeating the Tigers by a 9-0 score.  

Before the start of the match, the Eagles honored their five seniors: Katie Chang, Ysabel Gonzalez-Rico, Sasha Hartje, Defne Olcay and Stephanie Taylor with a special on-court ceremony. 

In doubles, the Eagles won both matches played handedly with the third being won by default. On court one, Gonzalez-Rico and Chang stayed unbeaten with an 8-1 decision while Hartje and Olcay teamed up for the 8-2 victory on court two. 

The Eagles proceeded to win all five singles matches in straight sets with the sixth position being claimed by default. Gonzalez-Rico was a 6-1, 6-1 winner at the first position with Christina Watson posting the 6-3, 6-0 win at second singles. Seniors secured the final three victories with Taylor besting her opponent 6-0, 6-1 at the fourth position, Olcay winning 6-0, 6-1 on the fourth line and Chang winning 6-4, 6-1 on court five. 

Emory, now 4-2, continues its season on Friday, April 30th with a home match against Georgia Gwinnett College beginning at 3:00 PM.