Razorbacks Head to Norman and Sumter for Tournament Play

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Three members of the Razorbacks’ women’s tennis team are set for tournament action this week, with one competing in Norman, Okla., competing in the ITF W35 Norman Open tournament, and two taking the court in Sumter, S.C. to compete in the ITF W15 Sumter tournament. Both events are slated to begin Oct. 26-Nov.1. One will take place at the Palmetto Tennis Center in Sumter, S.C., and the other at Gregg Wadley Tennis Pavilion in Norman, Okla.

On the first day of qualifying draw, Celine Simunyu will open competition for the Hogs facing off against No. 11 Amelie Smejkalova on Monday, Oct. 26 following the conclusion of the first match of the day. On the adjacent court, No. 15 Daria Koreshkova will face Ciara Harding in the final match of the day, following the conclusion of the previous three matches. Matches will begin on Monday at 9 a.m. CT.

The qualifying draw is set to begin Oct. 26-27 and consists of a 32-player single-elimination bracket where players must win their matches to secure a spot in main draw play. Main draw play will begin on Oct. 27-Nov. 1.

In Norman, Jimena Gomez will take the court against her sister and former Razorback, No.9 Carolina Gomez, during main draw play beginning on Monday, Oct. 26, at 10 a.m. CT.

Players without a high enough ranking to qualify for the main draw directly will play in a single-elimination qualifying bracket during the opening days of the tournament week. Select winners will secure a spot in the main draw, which features a standard 32-player single-elimination bracket.

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