Women's Tennis Drops SEC Opener to Florida, 4-2

Friday, February 28

Tuscaloosa, Ala.

5 p.m. CT

Alabama

Florida

Women's Tennis Drops SEC Opener to Florida, 4-2

2/28/2020 10:10:00 PM | Women's Tennis

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The Crimson Tide went up 2-1 before the Gators stormed back to win the match

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The No. 47 Alabama women's tennis fell in its Southeastern Conference opener against Florida, 4-2, on Friday night at the Alabama Tennis Stadium in Tuscaloosa. The Crimson Tide dropped to 11-3, 0-1 SEC on the year, while the Gators moved to 4-2, 1-0 in SEC play.

From Coach Mainz

"I think we did a lot of good things tonight and we have a lot of positives to build on," said head coach Jenny Mainz. "We won a really tough doubles point. We're playing more aggressive and confident in doubles in general. In singles we got off to a good start on three courts, but I think we played a good match and we competed well. Florida is a solid team and I thought it was a good match both ways."

Doubles

The Tide picked up the crucial doubles point to start the match after seniors Ann Selim and Luca Fabian defeated Berlin/Emma, 6-4, on court three before freshman Sasha Gorchanyuk and senior Alba Cortina Pou clinched the point with their 6-4 victory against Dimitrova/Jarlskog.

Singles

The Gators bounced back in singles play after a win on court four to tie it up at 1-1. Moments later, freshman Isabella Harvison picked up her first win over a nationally ranked opponent when she downed No. 113 Victoria Emma, 6-2, 6-2, to give UA the 2-1 edge. UF responded by coming away with the next three matches, including a three-set victory on court five to seal the 4-2 win.

Up Next

The Crimson Tide continues SEC play on Sunday, March 1 at 12 p.m. CT against No. 30 South Carolina. Alabama will play Alcorn State following the USC match at 4 p.m. Admission to Alabama tennis is always free.

Alabama Results

Doubles

No. 55 Ito/Harvison vs. Kessler/Zein, 5-5, unf.
Cortina Pou/Gorchanyuk def. Dimitrova/Jarlskog, 6-4
Selim/Fabian def. Berlin/Emma, 6-4

Order of Finish: 3, 2

Singles

No. 49 McCartney Kessler def. Moka Ito, 6-3, 6-3
Isabella Harvison def. No. 113 Victoria Emma, 6-2, 6-2
Ida Jarlskog def. Alba Cortina Pou, 6-3, 6-0
Marlee Zein def. Ares Teixido, 6-2, 6-1
Sydney Berlin def. Luca Fabian, 4-6, 6-0, 6-4
Ann Selim vs. Tsveta Dimitrova, 7-6(3), 2-6, 1-0, unf.

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

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