CARY, N.C. –  The Clemson women’s tennis team (15-11, 3-10 ACC) put it all out there and battled from the first point against Virginia Tech (10-14, 1-12 ACC) to capture a huge 4-3 win in the first round of the ACC Tournament.  The Hokies got off to a quick start in doubles, registering their first win on Court 1 by a score of 6-2. Shortly after, Jenna Thompson and Leigh Van Zyl got the Tigers back on track as they defeated Virginia Tech’s Cartledge and Richtrova, 6-2. It came down to Court 2 where the Hokies won 6-2 to clinch the doubles point. Eleni Louka looked solid from the first serve for the Tigers, beating No. 49 Uslu 6-2, 6-1 to tie things up at one a piece. No. 113 Dani Medvedeva continued her winning ways as she pushed the Tigers to a 2-1 lead after winning 6-1, 6-4. The Hokies brought the score to 2-2 shortly after with a 6-4, 6-3 win on Court 5. Cristina Mayorova soundly defeated Virginia Tech’s Barad Itzhaki 6-3, 6-3 to extend the Clemson lead to 3-2 with only one win to go.  The Hokies would not back down though, as they registered a 6-4, 6-3 victory on Court 6 to make things interesting at 3-3. For the second year in a row against Virginia Tech, it all came down to Thompson’s court. Her and Aksu battled it out from the beginning, but ultimately Thompson had what it took to seal the deal for the Tigers, winning 7-6 (7-3), 2-6, 6-4.  Up next, the Tigers return to the court tomorrow, April 19 at 10 a.m. as they look to take on No. 5 seed Miami in the second round of the ACC Tournament. All action will take place at the Cary Tennis Park.  For all the most up-to-date information regarding Clemson women’s tennis, visit ClemsonTigers.com and follow @ClemsonWTennis on Twitter and Instagram.

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