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Jackets Compete in NCAA Singles Championships
ORLANDO, Fla. – Competing in the NCAA Championships round of 64 singles Sunday morning, Georgia Tech’s Kenya Jones and Victoria Flores could not hold on, falling in a pair of straight set decisions.
The Jackets fell behind early, dropping both first sets to their opponents. Jones, who took a commanding 5-2 lead over No. 61 Selin Ovunc (Auburn) in the first set, held five set points against the Tiger, but couldn’t close as Ovunc battled back to win five straight games to take the opening set, 7-5. Jones took a 2-0 lead in the second set, but Ovunc rallied back and took a 4-2 advantage. Jones broke Ovunc for a 4-3 tally, but the Tiger won the next two games to seal the match in the second set, 6-3.
THE FLATS – Making its 21st straight NCAA Championships appearance, the 11th-ranked Georgia Tech women’s tennis team opens tournament play this weekend, hosting first- and second-round action at the Ken Byers Tennis Complex. The Yellow Jackets welcome Georgia Southern, North Florida and Ole Miss.
NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS – ATLANTA REGIONAL ATTENDANCE
There will be limited spectator attendance at the 2021 NCAA Championships Atlanta Regional, May 7-8, at the Ken Byers Tennis Complex. In addition to each competing team’s pass list, a limited number of general admission seats will be available to fans, free of charge, and a limited number of seats will be available for students from each participating school with a valid school ID. The stands will be cleared in between matches on Friday, May 7, to moderate attendance.