Women’s Tennis Defeats #38 Harvard at Home, 4-2

The University of Pennsylvania women’s tennis team secured a thrilling 4-2 victory over Harvard in a conference match that left fans on the edge of their seats. Gavriella Smith emerged as the hero of the day, clinching the match with a hard-fought singles win over Harvard’s Maxi Duncan.

The Quakers got off to a strong start by winning the doubles point, with Esha Velaga and Maya Urata leading the charge with a 6-1 victory at the No. 2 slot. Despite a tough battle at the third slot, Iris Gallo and Sasha Motlagh fell short, but Sabine Rutlauka and Eileen Wang secured the crucial doubles point with a 6-3 win at No. 1.

Harvard fought back in singles play, taking the lead with wins at the No. 3 and No. 6 slots. However, the Quakers rallied with three consecutive singles victories to seal the win. Sabine Rutlauka, Esha Velaga, and Gavriella Smith all delivered impressive performances to secure the victory for Penn.

With this win, the Red and Blue improved their Ivy League record to 4-2 and will look to finish the regular season strong with a matchup against Dartmouth. The team’s resilience and determination in the face of tough competition exemplify their #FightOnPenn spirit and set the stage for an exciting end to the season.