Women's Tennis Sees the Fall Season Come to a Close

Friday, October 18

Tallahassee, Fla. at FSU

All Day

Florida Atlantic

SE Regional Championship

2020 FAU Women's Tennis Photo Day Martina Kudelova 2019-20

Photo by: JC Ridley/Owlpix.com

10/21/2019 5:44:00 PM | Women's Tennis

Box Score

BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic University women's tennis team saw their run at the 2019 ITA Southeast Regional Championship come to an end, as well as their 2019 fall season, on Sunday.

Wheelen's Wisdoms

"The five players that made it to regionals showed grit and maturity on and off the court," said head coach Caroline Wheelen. "We were so successful because because of the leadership that captain (Natalia) Boltinskaya brings on a daily basis."

As the fall season comes to a close, what are your thoughts on a few of the newcomers?
"(Radka) Buzkova just two months into her freshman year is creating a stir in the tennis community with her relentless mental strength and smarts. She never let's anyone breath. She is always attacking. And, I'm very impressed with transfer (Louie) McLelland, who shows such hardcore competitiveness. She has developed into a top force on this team."

What did you notice about the Fall season, especially since you didn't really have that opportunity a year ago?
"Our doubles teams improved so much in just two weeks of dedicated practice. I'm excited to see how they progress in the future. It would be great to dominate doubles in dual matches, but it will take hard work which this team enjoys."

Day Four Results

Singles
Quarterfinal Play

Morgan Coppoc (UGA) def. Louie McLelland (FAU) 5-7, 6-2, 10/5
Martina Kudelova (FAU) def. Vivian Wolff (UGA) 6-3, 5-7, 6-4

Semifinal Play

McCartney Kessler (UF) def. Martina Kudelova (FAU) 6-2, 6-4

Singles Ad Hoc

Petra Hule (FSU) def. Radka Buzkova (FAU) 6-0, 6-4

Singles R1

Laura Pellicar (USF) def. May Kimhi (FAUO 6-2, 6-1

Next Up
The Owls will next travel to Miami, Jan. 31 to open the 2019-20 dual-match season.

Tournament Info
The tournament was one of the 12 regional championships occurring throughout the country which will help to determine preseason individual rankings. The Owls were one of 17 teams represented at the Southeast Regional Championships. The field was made up of host FSU, UCF, Florida, FGCU, Mercer, UNF, Georgia, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State, Miami, FAMU, FAU, FIU USF, and Stetson.

Tournament Results

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