Razorbacks Complete Their Run in Norman & Sumter

FAYETTEVILLE Ark. –Two Razorbacks competed in W15 Sumter Tournament in Sumter, S.C. this past weekend at the Palmetto Tennis Center. Meanwhile, one Razorback competed this past week at the W35 Norman Open Tournament at Gregg Wadley Tennis Park in Norman, Okla.

On Monday, Celine Simunyu was defeated during qualifying round by No. Amelie Smejkalova, in a straight-set match, 4-6, 7-6. Later that day, No. 15 Daria Koreshkova advanced to Tuesday singles play when her first opponent retired. On Tuesday, Koreshkova came up short against No. 2 Chiara Di Genova, 0-6, 6-1, 4-10, concluding her singles run at the tournament. Competing in Norman, Jimena Gomez was defeated by former Razorback and sister, Carolina Gomez, 3-6, 6-3, 10-7, concluding her singles play in Norman.

Daria and Celine teamed up for doubles action in Sumter and received their first doubles win during the first round. The duo defeated Jensen Diiani and Juliana Lucia Diiani, 6-4, 6-2. The two Hogs picked up their second win during the quarterfinals against Sorana Matis and Juliana Nicole Singeorzan 7-5, 6-1, advancing them to the semi-finals. In semi-final play, the pair of Hogs took down their opponents, Chiara Di Genova and Mia Robinson 6-3, 6-4 moving them to the women’s doubles finals. Simunyu and Koreshkova ultimately fell short to Emery Combs and Olivia De Los Reyes in a thrilling three set match 6-7, 6-3, 9-11.

Competing in Norman, Jimena Gomez was defeated by former Razorback and sister, Carolina Gomez, 3-6, 6-3, 10-7, concluding her singles play in Norman.

The Razorbacks wrapped up the week highlighted by Simunyu and Koreshkova’s run to the doubles final in Sumter. The duo earned three consecutive victories before finishing as runners-up, while Gomez concluded her singles appearance in Norman after falling short to Carolina Gomez. Results and more information from the W15 Sumter Tournament are available on the tournament website. Results from the UTR PTT Newport Beach tournament are also available via the tournament website.

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