CLEMSON, S.C. – The Clemson Women’s Tennis team (11-8, 2-6 ACC) defeated Louisville (4-13, 0-8 ACC) 4-1 on Thursday, March 28th. This marks the Tigers' second ACC-conference win. “What a great team win for these Tigers,” Head Coach Boomer Saia said. “The conditions today were tough, with the wind and the loss of the doubles point. Louisville had a lot of momentum, and I commend our players for finding ways to get four points on the board. Watching Cristina Mayorova and Jenna Thompson battle down the stretch and win both of their third sets was awesome.” “It was neat to watch our team stand up in the face of adversity, so we will enjoy this excellent home win before returning after it for Tiger Tennis Fest on Saturday,” Saia continued. “We are looking forward to the opportunity to take two home wins this weekend.” In doubles, court one fell first to Allie Gretkowski and Lika Peresypkina 6-3. Court three saw Sophia Hatton and Alina Tsyurpalevych's first wi
Clemson vs. ETSU Clemson, S.C. (Duckworth Indoor Tennis Facility) Friday, Jan. 19, 5:00 p.m. https://bit.ly/3HpbYhP https://statb.us/b/500251X • Instagram • Facebook CLEMSON, S.C. – The Clemson Tigers women’s tennis team debuts in their home opener under new head coach Boomer Saia at Duckworth Family Tennis Facility against the ETSU Bucs. The match is set for Friday, January 19, at 5:00 p.m. and can be viewed through the track tennis website. Links can be found on our website as well as on social media.“We had an excellent first tournament out in Palm Springs, and we got a lot of great competition on the weekend,” Saia said. “We are so excited to be back in Clemson and hosting our first home matches of the year. We have five seniors who are determined to have the best season of their careers and are hungry for success. Our home opener against ETSU will be very tough - ETSU's competitive program will make us work for each point.” It should be a promising s
The Clemson women's tennis team opens up the spring 2024 inaugural season in Indian Wells, Calif., as they face off in the Dual in the Desert, a hidden duals tournament. The season will feature non-conference competition against ETSU, Georgia State, Western Carolina, Iowa, Alabama, Charlotte, Georgia Southern, College of Charleston, South Carolina, Coastal Carolina, Mercer, and Charleston Southern. Conference play for the Tigers will begin when the team faces Syracuse on the road. There will be several opportunities for fans to support the Tigers at home as the team hosts two home doubleheaders and notable matchups against Virginia, Louisville, Notre Dame, Wake Forest, and NC State. The 2023 ACC Championship Tournament will occur from April 17-21 in Cary, N.C. The ACC Tournament will be followed by the NCAA first and second rounds beginning on May 3. High anticipation surrounds the start of the Clemson women's tennis season as the program is debuting an entirely new coach
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Clemson Tigers conclude their Roberta Alison Invite run. Leigh Van Zyl and Alexandra Anttila made an impressive doubles run, and a great singles run for Van Zyl.Van Zyl beat Barber (Tulane) 6-1, 0-6,10-5 in an impressive match to clinch third place in her singles flight. In doubles, Van Zyl and Anttila beat Samford 6-2 to advance to the doubles final. The pair fell short after a hard-fought doubles final.“This was a great tournament with plenty of positives to take back to Clemson,” said associate head coach Tom Rees. “We are really pleased with how the ladies competed all weekend. Onwards and upwards, go Tigers!”The Tigers are set to compete in their final fall tournament next week at the Auburn Hidden Duals in Auburn, Alabama. Stay tuned for more information on their upcoming tournament. For all the most up-to-date information regarding Clemson women’s tennis, please visit ClemsonTigers.com and follow @ClemsonWTennis on Twitter and Instagram.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Two Tigers, Leigh Van Zyl, and Alexandra Anttila, battled hard on the first day of the Roberta Alison Invitational. Van Zyl and Anttila started the morning off with a win over beat UT Chattanooga 6-2. As the day continued, Van Zyl beat Wisconsin 6-3, 6-4. “Lots to take and build on after a positive day,” said Associate Head Coach Tom Rees.“You either win or you learn, and today we did both. I’m proud of the competitive spirit both Tigers showed.”Anttila withdrew from the tournament due to injury, and Van Zyl ended the day with a loss to East Tennessee State. For more information and the most recent match information, please visit the ITA Website.For all the most up-to-date information regarding Clemson women’s tennis, please visit ClemsonTigers.com and follow @ClemsonWTennis on Twitter and Instagram.