Cardinals Set for Swing Through Virginia

The University of Louisville women's tennis team (10-10, 2-8) hits the road this weekend after closing out their 2019 home slate. The Cardinals travel to the state of Virginia, taking on Virginia Tech (7-12, 1-9) on Friday, April 5 and No. 20 Virginia (14-5, 6-4) on Sunday, April 7.

The Cards honored their seniors Aleksandra Mally and Sena Suswam last weekend. Mally picked up her eighth win of the season with a 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 win over Boston College's Elene Tsokilauri. Junior Raven Neely recorded another win, her 15th in 18 matches. The Golden Eagles defeated the Cardinals 5-2.

Last season, the Cardinals defeated Virginia Tech 4-3 at the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center. Against the Cavs, Mally posted a comeback singles victory, defeating Cassie Mercer 5-7, 6-4, 1-0 (10-5).

Virginia Tech rundown

Freshman Samanthan Gillas is one of the best newcomers in the ACC, posting a 13-6 record in singles
Sophomore Nika Kozar has 10 of her 11 wins on court two
The Hokies have had a brutal stretch in their schedule, facing five straight top 50 teams
Tech is 5-5 at home and close their season with four straight home matches

Virginia rundown

No. 31 Meghan Kelley is the lone ranked singles player for the Cavs
Sophomore Vivan Glozman holds a 12-5 record in singles, the team's highest in wins
Kelley teams with Sofia Munera for the nation's No. 19 doubles team
UVA has three wins over top 25 opponents this season

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