In a commanding display on their home turf, the No. 18 USC women's tennis team swept Fresno State 7-0, elevating their season record to 7-2. The Trojans were in top form from the outset, setting the stage with a stellar doubles performance.
The duo of Dani Borruel and Eugenia Zozaya wasted no time, delivering a flawless 6-0 victory at the No. 1 doubles spot. Not far behind, Simone Kay and Lily Fairclough clinched a 6-2 win on court three, securing the doubles point for USC. With the point in the bag, play on court two was called off, leaving the Trojans with a 1-0 lead.
USC carried that momentum into singles play, where freshman sensation Eugenia Zozaya, ranked No. 55, was unstoppable. She breezed through her match on court three with a perfect 6-0, 6-0 scoreline. Dani Borruel followed suit with a dominant 6-0, 6-1 victory at the No. 5 position.
Simone Kay sealed the team triumph with a decisive 6-1, 6-1 win at No. 6 singles, pushing USC's lead to an insurmountable 4-0. With the match already decided, the Trojans continued their winning ways across the remaining courts.
No. 35 Emma Charney added a 6-2, 6-0 victory at No. 2, while Lily Fairclough took a 6-2, 6-4 win at No.
- Immi Haddad capped off the afternoon with a gritty 6-1, 3-6, 1-0 (10-6) victory at the top singles spot.
Next up, the Trojans are set to face a challenging road test against the No. 15 Pepperdine Waves in Malibu, California, on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 12 p.m. PT.
Match Results:
USC 7, Fresno State 0
Doubles: 1.
Dani Borruel / Eugenia Zozaya (USC) def. Paulina Montiel/Klara Vukicevic (FSU) - 6-0
- Immi Haddad / Emma Charney (USC) vs.
Louna Cormier/Andjela Lopicic (FSU) - 5-3 UNF.
3.
Simone Kay / Lily Fairclough (USC) def. Eliza Dunbar/Gianna Mastro (FSU) - 6-2
USC wins the doubles point
Order of finish: 1, 3
Singles: Order of finish: 3, 5, 6*, 2, 4, 1