Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Thursday, September 20
Milwaukee, Wis.
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Milwaukee Tennis Classic
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Women’s Tennis Opens Season in Milwaukee
9/26/2018 4:05:00 PM | Women's Tennis
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The Florida Atlantic University women's tennis traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where the duo of Natalia Boltinskaya and Kristen Thoms officially opened the 2018-19 season for the Owls.
Individual play will continue throughout the fall with the Bedford Cup and the FIU Hidden Dual up next.
Head Coach Marcy Cava's Comments
"Natalia had some good wins in Wisconsin, but we have learn from her loss," said Cava. "Fall tournaments are a time to find weaknesses and to emphasize the strengths. Both of those are crystal clear, now comes the hard work."
Complete Schedule
https://fausports.com/schedule.aspx?path=wten
Tournament Results
Draw
Lauren Alter (Arkansas) def. Kristen Thoms (FAU) 6-2, 6-2
Natalia Boltinskaya (FAU) def. Alexandra Pisareva (Utah State) 6-0, 6-3
Natalia Boltinskaya (FAU) def. Lexi Kerberle (Wisconsin) 3-6, 7-5, 6-3
Sara Castellano (Wisconsin) def. Natalia Boltinskaya 8-3(FAU) 6-2, 6-1
Consolation
Kristen Thoms (FAU) def. Natallja Popovic (Marquette) 6-3, 7-5
Maja Pietrowicz (Michigan State) def. Kristen Thoms (FAU)
Doubles
Silvia Ambrosio/Seira Shimizu (Purdue) def. Thoms/Boltinskaya (FAU) 8-3
Individual play will continue throughout the fall with the Bedford Cup and the FIU Hidden Dual up next.
Head Coach Marcy Cava's Comments
"Natalia had some good wins in Wisconsin, but we have learn from her loss," said Cava. "Fall tournaments are a time to find weaknesses and to emphasize the strengths. Both of those are crystal clear, now comes the hard work."
Complete Schedule
https://fausports.com/schedule.aspx?path=wten
Tournament Results
Draw
Lauren Alter (Arkansas) def. Kristen Thoms (FAU) 6-2, 6-2
Natalia Boltinskaya (FAU) def. Alexandra Pisareva (Utah State) 6-0, 6-3
Natalia Boltinskaya (FAU) def. Lexi Kerberle (Wisconsin) 3-6, 7-5, 6-3
Sara Castellano (Wisconsin) def. Natalia Boltinskaya 8-3(FAU) 6-2, 6-1
Consolation
Kristen Thoms (FAU) def. Natallja Popovic (Marquette) 6-3, 7-5
Maja Pietrowicz (Michigan State) def. Kristen Thoms (FAU)
Doubles
Silvia Ambrosio/Seira Shimizu (Purdue) def. Thoms/Boltinskaya (FAU) 8-3
Team Stats
# Doubles Match
# Singles Match
Players Mentioned
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