CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The University of North Carolina women's tennis team kicked off their four-match homestand in style, delivering a commanding 7-0 victory over Elon at the Chewning Tennis Center. The Tar Heels showcased their depth and versatility, sweeping the doubles matches and securing four singles wins to seal the deal.
Carolina's doubles lineup featured some fresh pairings, but that didn't slow them down. Tatum Evans and Oby Kajuru set the tone on court one with a solid 6-3 win. Meanwhile, Reese Brantmeier and Mary Grace Rennard clinched the doubles point with a 6-4 victory, giving the Tar Heels an early advantage.
In singles action, top-ranked Reese Brantmeier and No. 21 Tatum Evans continued their dominance, each cruising to straight-set victories. Their wins pushed Carolina to a 3-0 lead, putting Elon on the back foot.
The remaining singles matches provided plenty of drama, each extending to three sets. On court two, No.
7 Oby Kajuru started strong, taking the first set decisively. After a hiccup in the second set, she rallied to clinch the third 6-2, securing the match for UNC and extending their lead to 4-0.
Claire Hill demonstrated resilience, bouncing back after a tight first set loss to win her match in three sets. Similarly, No.
90 Theadora Rabman overcame an early setback, having dropped the first set in a tiebreaker. She powered through the next two sets to contribute to the Tar Heels' sweep.
Here's how the results played out:
Doubles:
- Evans/Kajuru (UNC) def. Bergeron/Reding (Elon) 6-3
- Brantmeier/Rennard (UNC) def. Sarikulaya/Nyborg (Elon) 6-4
- Rabman/Hill (UNC) def. Kranec/Kack (Elon) 6-4
Singles:
- No. 1 Reese Brantmeier (UNC) def.
Simone Bergeron (Elon) 6-0, 6-2
- No.
7 Oby Kajuru (UNC) def. Cornelia Kack (Elon) 6-0, 4-6, 6-2
- No. 21 Tatum Evans (UNC) def.
Mariana Reding (Elon) 6-0, 6-2
- No.
90 Theadora Rabman (UNC) def. Lisa Kranic (Elon) 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-4
- Claire Hill (UNC) def. Alexis Nyborg (Elon) 5-7, 6-3, 6-2
- (UNC) def. Helen Sarikulaya (Elon) 5-7, 7-5, 1-0 (ret. inj.)
With this performance, the Tar Heels have set a high bar for the rest of their homestand, showcasing both their talent and tenacity on the court.