The Washington women’s tennis team secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Washington State in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament at Weil Tennis Academy in Ojai, Calif. Despite dropping the doubles point, the Dawgs rallied in singles matches to secure the win.
Alexia Jacobs led the charge with a convincing 6-2, 6-4 win over WSU’s Tse, marking her 15th singles win of the season. Dariya Detkovskaya and Astrid Olsen also contributed to the team’s success with wins on courts 6 and 3, respectively.
The highlight of the match came from Erika Matsuda, who clinched the victory for the Dawgs on the top court with a hard-fought battle over Washington State’s Alvarez Sande, winning 7-6, 7-5.
With this win, Washington advances to the Pac-12 quarterfinals where they will face off against the third-seeded USC Trojans. The upcoming match is scheduled for Thursday, April 25 at Weil Tennis Academy, with action set to begin around 6 p.m.
The Dawgs’ impressive performance in the first round sets the stage for an exciting showdown in the quarterfinals as they look to continue their winning streak in the tournament. Stay tuned for more updates on Washington women’s tennis as they aim for Pac-12 glory.