Friday, January 13
Eugene, OR
3:00 PM
University of Oregon
6
vs
1
Portland
Ducks Defeat Portland to Open 2017 Season
01/13/17 | Women's Tennis
EUGENE, Ore. - In the season-opening match, the Oregon women's tennis team defeated the University of Portland Pilots 6-1 at the Student Tennis Center on Friday night.
In doubles, Shweta Sangwan and Alyssa Tobita defeated Jelena Lukic and Jelena Lazarevic 6-4. Marlou Kluiving and Julia Eshet took down Radina Dimitrova and Anna Oberg, 6-2. Nia Rose and Rifanty Dwi Kahfiani fell to Tanya Grigoryan and Emily Soares, 7-5.
In singles, the Ducks went 5-1. Kluiving was the first to finish with a 6-0, 6-2 victory against Grigoryan. Sangwan defeated Lukic, 6-2, 3-3 - Lukic medically retired in the second set. Tobita won in two sets against Lazarevic, 6-3, 6-0. In her first collegiate tennis match, Dwi Kahfiani defeated Oberg, 6-4, 6-2. Eshet was victorious over Soares, 6-4, 6-2. In a match that went to a tie-breaker, Rose fell to Dimitrova, 6-1, 3-6, 11-9.
Quotes: Head coach Alison Silverio -
"I thought overall, it was a really well-played match today on both sides. Our team's mission was to be disciplined, consistent and follow our game plan. I think there was a little bit of nerves at the beginning of doubles, but we were able to work through those. It was certainly exciting to see our freshmen turn their nerves into victories. Our upperclassmen did a great job leading the team today as well."
Senior, Marlou Kluiving -
"It's really exciting to be back. There is nothing better than being out on the court with your teammates. Overall, I think we did a great job today as a team - everyone came out strong and fought on every single court."
Oregon vs. Portland Results
DOUBLES
1. (UO) Shweta Sangwan/Alyssa Tobita def. (UP) Jelena Lukic/Jelena Lazarevic (6-4)
2. (UO) Marlou Kluiving/Julia Eshet def. (UP) Radina Dimitrova/Anna Oberg (6-2)
3. (UP) Tanya Grigoryan/Emily Soares def. (UO) Nia Rose/Rifanty Dwi Kahfiani (7-5)
Point: Oregon
SINGLES
1. (UO) Sangwan def. (UP) Lukic, 6-2, 3-3 (Ret.)
2. (UP) Dimitrova def. (UO) Rose, 6-1, 3-6, 11-9
3. (UO) Tobita def. (UP) Lazarevic, 6-3, 6-0
4. (UO) Kluiving def. (UP) Grigoryan, 6-0, 6-2
5. (UO) Eshet def. (UP) Soares, 6-4, 6-2
6. (UO) Dwi Kahfiani def. (UP) Oberg, 6-4, 6-2
FINAL Match Score: 6-1, Oregon
Looking Ahead: On Saturday, Portland will face Georgia Tech with action beginning at noon at the Student Tennis Center. The Ducks will return to the courts on Sunday to go head-to-head against the Yellow Jackets at noon.
Follow the Ducks: Follow all of the University of Oregon women's tennis action both on and off the court. Make sure to follow @OregonWTennis on Twitter. Also follow the team on Facebook by "liking" Oregon Ducks Women's Tennis and following Oregon Women's Tennis on Instagram.
#GoDucks
In doubles, Shweta Sangwan and Alyssa Tobita defeated Jelena Lukic and Jelena Lazarevic 6-4. Marlou Kluiving and Julia Eshet took down Radina Dimitrova and Anna Oberg, 6-2. Nia Rose and Rifanty Dwi Kahfiani fell to Tanya Grigoryan and Emily Soares, 7-5.
In singles, the Ducks went 5-1. Kluiving was the first to finish with a 6-0, 6-2 victory against Grigoryan. Sangwan defeated Lukic, 6-2, 3-3 - Lukic medically retired in the second set. Tobita won in two sets against Lazarevic, 6-3, 6-0. In her first collegiate tennis match, Dwi Kahfiani defeated Oberg, 6-4, 6-2. Eshet was victorious over Soares, 6-4, 6-2. In a match that went to a tie-breaker, Rose fell to Dimitrova, 6-1, 3-6, 11-9.
Quotes: Head coach Alison Silverio -
"I thought overall, it was a really well-played match today on both sides. Our team's mission was to be disciplined, consistent and follow our game plan. I think there was a little bit of nerves at the beginning of doubles, but we were able to work through those. It was certainly exciting to see our freshmen turn their nerves into victories. Our upperclassmen did a great job leading the team today as well."
Senior, Marlou Kluiving -
"It's really exciting to be back. There is nothing better than being out on the court with your teammates. Overall, I think we did a great job today as a team - everyone came out strong and fought on every single court."
Oregon vs. Portland Results
DOUBLES
1. (UO) Shweta Sangwan/Alyssa Tobita def. (UP) Jelena Lukic/Jelena Lazarevic (6-4)
2. (UO) Marlou Kluiving/Julia Eshet def. (UP) Radina Dimitrova/Anna Oberg (6-2)
3. (UP) Tanya Grigoryan/Emily Soares def. (UO) Nia Rose/Rifanty Dwi Kahfiani (7-5)
Point: Oregon
SINGLES
1. (UO) Sangwan def. (UP) Lukic, 6-2, 3-3 (Ret.)
2. (UP) Dimitrova def. (UO) Rose, 6-1, 3-6, 11-9
3. (UO) Tobita def. (UP) Lazarevic, 6-3, 6-0
4. (UO) Kluiving def. (UP) Grigoryan, 6-0, 6-2
5. (UO) Eshet def. (UP) Soares, 6-4, 6-2
6. (UO) Dwi Kahfiani def. (UP) Oberg, 6-4, 6-2
FINAL Match Score: 6-1, Oregon
Looking Ahead: On Saturday, Portland will face Georgia Tech with action beginning at noon at the Student Tennis Center. The Ducks will return to the courts on Sunday to go head-to-head against the Yellow Jackets at noon.
Follow the Ducks: Follow all of the University of Oregon women's tennis action both on and off the court. Make sure to follow @OregonWTennis on Twitter. Also follow the team on Facebook by "liking" Oregon Ducks Women's Tennis and following Oregon Women's Tennis on Instagram.
#GoDucks
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