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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Several Razorbacks competed in the UTR Pro Fall Slam Fayetteville Tournament in Fayetteville, Ark. this past weekend at their home court, the Billingsley Tennis Center.

On Monday, Celine Simunyu and Jimena Gomez kicked off singles play for the Razorbacks, going head-to-head in the first round of play. Ultimately, Gomez came out on top by defeating Simunyu 6-2, 6-3. On the adjacent court, Brooke picked up a win after defeating Addy Rogin, 6-4, 6-2 in round-robin play. Following the conclusion of Gomez and Simunyu’s match, Anastasija Adeikyte defeated Mariam Ibrahim in a three-set duel 6-2, 4-6, 7-5. To finish up the first day of play, Natalie Oliver also secured a win after taking down Cylova Zuleyka Hukmasabiyya 6-2, 6-3.

To start off the second day of round robin play, Katarina Pavlechova made her first appearance of the fall season but ultimately fell short to Prisca Abbas. Following the conclusion of Katarina’s match Schafer picked up her second win of the tournament by defeating fellow Razorback Natalie Oliver 6-2, 7-5. On the adjacent court, Alexandra Panagiotidou claimed her first win of the tournament against Lily Stohl 6-1, 7-6. Gomez joined her in gaining her second win against Haylee Conway, 6-4, 6-2. Daria Koreshkova also secured a win after defeating teammate Anastasija Adeikyte 7-6, 7-6. Simunyu is still looking to pick up her first win of the tournament after falling short to Ela Plošnik 6-3, 6-2.

Looking at day 3 of the tournament, Schafer and Gomez each added another win to their tournament total after defeating their opponents. Schafer took down Alaina Lisanti 7-5, 7-5, while Gomez took down Sofia Thorne 2-6, 6-2, 6-2. Simunyu and Pavlechova each still looking to add their first win of the tournament after falling short to their opponents. Daria Koreshkova unfortunately fell short of a victory against Prisca Abbas in a three-set matchup. Koreshkova lost 6-3, 2-6, 3-6.

On Thursday, Nov. 5, the Razorbacks continued round-robin play with multiple players earning victories. Schafer gained another win after taking down Cylova Zuleyka Hukmasabiyya in a close three-set match, 6-2, 4-6, 7-5. Koreshkova earned another victory as well after dominating in her match against Mariam Ibrahim 6-1, 6-3. Panagiotidou won her match in straight sets against Lauren Nolan 6-3, 7-6. However, several Razorbacks such as Oliver, Simunyu and Adeikyte came up short in their matches against their opponents.

On the last day of round robin play, Gomez continued her win streak against Ela Plošnik winning in a tight match, 5-7, 6-3, 6-3. Adeikyte earned a win against teammate Katarina Pavlechova in a tight match, 7-6, 7-5. The Hogs continued their hot streak after Oliver picked another win on the day against Andjelija Markovic 6-3, 6-1.

The playoff round began on Saturday Nov. 7 at 9:30 a.m. CT starting off with Gomez, who took her first loss of the tournament against Olga Bienzobas Fernandez in a tight match 6-4, 6-4. Schafer ultimately picked up another loss for the Razorbacks after falling to Prisca Abbas in a three-set thriller, 2-6, 6-3, 6-7. However, Pavlechova picked up her first win of the tournament against Andjelija Markovic 6-1, 1-6, 6-1. Panagiotidou earned another win in the books against teammate Adeikyte 6-3, 6-1. Lastly, Koreshkova added a win for the Razorbacks when she defeated Anjali Kirana Junarto 6-3, 7-6. During the last day of competition, two Hogs earned wins to end the tournament on a high note. Panagiotidou dominated in her match against Ela Plošnik by defeating her 6-0, 6-1. Koreshkova delivered another victory when she defeated Alaina Lisanti 6-2, 6-0. Official draws and results are available on the UTR Pro Fall Slam Fayetteville Tournament website.

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