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Sunday, March 9
LOUISVILLE, KY
3:00 p.m.
University of Louisville
4
vs
1
UAB
Photo by: Rachel Klotz | Louisville Athletics
Cards Conclude Homestand with 4-1 Win Over UAB
March 09, 2025 | Women's Tennis
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Louisville women's tennis team earned a 4-1 win over UAB Sunday afternoon at the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center to conclude a four match homestand.
In doubles action, the duo of Germany Davis and Allie Gretkowski defeated Klara Kajabova and Enya Ratkic 6-3 on Court 2. The Cards clinched the doubles point shortly after on Court 1 as the pairing of Alice Otis and Elisabeth Iila defeated Vanessa Mellynchuk and Mackenzie White 6-4 to move to 7-3 on the season.
Turning to singles play, Gretkowski made quick work of White on Court 3, winning 6-4, 6-0 to extend the UofL lead.
The Cardinals clinched the match off back-to-back second set tiebreakers as sophomore Lika Peresypkina bested UABs Mellynchuk 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) on Court 1 and Elisabeth Iila defeated Ratkic 6-4 7-6 (9-7) to secure the match.
The Blazers earned its lone point of the match on Court 2 as Kristyna Damaskova secured a 6-1, 6-4 win.
Louisville will travel to the sunshine state next weekend to face Florida State and Miami on Friday and Sunday, respectively. The Cardinals will face the Seminoles at 4 p.m. ET and the Hurricanes at 11 a.m. ET.
UAB 1, Louisville 4
SINGLES
1. Lika Peresypkina (LOU) def. Vanessa Mellynchuk (UAB) 6-4, 7-6 (7-5)
2. Kristyna Damaskova (UAB) def. Elena Noguero (LOU) 6-1, 6-4
3. Allie Gretkowski (LOU) def. Mackenzie White (UAB) 6-4, 6-0
4. Klara Kajabova (UAB) vs. Germany Davis (LOU) 4-6, 6-4, 1-0 UF
5. Elisabeth Iila (LOU) def. Enya Ratkic (UAB) 6-4, 7-6 (9-7)
6. Nera Tesankic (UAB) vs. Berta Miret (LOU) 4-6, 6-4, 0-1 UF
DOUBLES
1. Elisabeth Iila and Alice Otis (LOU) def. Vanessa Mellynchuk and Mackenzie White (UAB) 6-4
2. Germany Davis and Allie Gretkowski (LOU) def. Klara Kajabova and Enya Ratkic (UAB) 6-3
3. Berta Miret and Elena Noguero (LOU) vs. Kristyna Damaskova and Nera Tesankic (UAB) UF
MATCH NOTES
Order of finish: Singles -- 3, 2, 1, 5 ; Doubles -- 2, 1 Start Time: 3:20 PM
In doubles action, the duo of Germany Davis and Allie Gretkowski defeated Klara Kajabova and Enya Ratkic 6-3 on Court 2. The Cards clinched the doubles point shortly after on Court 1 as the pairing of Alice Otis and Elisabeth Iila defeated Vanessa Mellynchuk and Mackenzie White 6-4 to move to 7-3 on the season.
Turning to singles play, Gretkowski made quick work of White on Court 3, winning 6-4, 6-0 to extend the UofL lead.
The Cardinals clinched the match off back-to-back second set tiebreakers as sophomore Lika Peresypkina bested UABs Mellynchuk 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) on Court 1 and Elisabeth Iila defeated Ratkic 6-4 7-6 (9-7) to secure the match.
The Blazers earned its lone point of the match on Court 2 as Kristyna Damaskova secured a 6-1, 6-4 win.
Louisville will travel to the sunshine state next weekend to face Florida State and Miami on Friday and Sunday, respectively. The Cardinals will face the Seminoles at 4 p.m. ET and the Hurricanes at 11 a.m. ET.
UAB 1, Louisville 4
SINGLES
1. Lika Peresypkina (LOU) def. Vanessa Mellynchuk (UAB) 6-4, 7-6 (7-5)
2. Kristyna Damaskova (UAB) def. Elena Noguero (LOU) 6-1, 6-4
3. Allie Gretkowski (LOU) def. Mackenzie White (UAB) 6-4, 6-0
4. Klara Kajabova (UAB) vs. Germany Davis (LOU) 4-6, 6-4, 1-0 UF
5. Elisabeth Iila (LOU) def. Enya Ratkic (UAB) 6-4, 7-6 (9-7)
6. Nera Tesankic (UAB) vs. Berta Miret (LOU) 4-6, 6-4, 0-1 UF
DOUBLES
1. Elisabeth Iila and Alice Otis (LOU) def. Vanessa Mellynchuk and Mackenzie White (UAB) 6-4
2. Germany Davis and Allie Gretkowski (LOU) def. Klara Kajabova and Enya Ratkic (UAB) 6-3
3. Berta Miret and Elena Noguero (LOU) vs. Kristyna Damaskova and Nera Tesankic (UAB) UF
MATCH NOTES
Order of finish: Singles -- 3, 2, 1, 5 ; Doubles -- 2, 1 Start Time: 3:20 PM
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
2,1
#1 Singles Match
12
Vanessa Mellynchuk / 0 [UAB]
46
67
#2 Singles Match
12
Kristyna Damaskova / 0 [UAB]
66
14
#3 Singles Match
12
Mackenzie White / 0 [UAB]
40
66
#4 Singles Match
123
Klara Kajabova / 0 [UAB]
640
461
#5 Singles Match
12
Enya Ratkic / 0 [UAB]
46
67
#6 Singles Match
123
Nera Tesankic / 0 [UAB]
641
460
Order of Finish:
3,2,1,5
Players Mentioned
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