From NYU Athletics

The New York University women's tennis team, ranked #29 in the nation by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), defeated University Athletic Association (UAA) opponent University of Rochester on Saturday, April 16, in Rochester, NY.

In their regular-season finale, the Violets (8-2) defeated the Yellowjackets (6-8) by a score of 7-2, winning all three doubles matches and four out of six singles contests.

"This was our last match before the UAA Championship and it was a good win," said Head Coach Horace Choy. "We are looking to carry our play into the championship, where the competition will be tougher."

Carmen Lai, Flyora Shiyanova and Vanessa Scott swept the first three singles matches without dropping a set. This spring, the trio has posted a combined 27-1 singles record.

"Carmen, Flyora and Vanessa have had outstanding seasons and continued their good play today," continued Choy.

Laila El Dessouki picked up another singles point for NYU, cruising to a 6-2, 6-0 thumping at the #5 position.

At #1 doubles, Lai and Shiyanova teamed up to win 8-4. Scott and Alice McGinty recorded an 8-3 victory at the #2 spot, while El Dessouki and Madeline King collected an 8-6 triumph at #3.

RESULTS

Doubles

#1 Carmen Lai/Flyora Shyanova (NYU) def. Christine Ho/Camila Garcia 8-4

#2 Vanessa Scott/Alice McGinty (NYU) def. Alex Wolkoff/Lauren Zickar 8-3

#3 Laila El Dessouki/Madeline King (NYU) def. Grace DiGiovanni/Darby McCall 8-6

Singles

#1 Carmen Lai (NYU) def. Christine Ho 6-2, 6-4

#2 Flyora Shiyanova (NYU) def. Camila Garcia 6-1, 6-3

#3 Vanessa Scott (NYU) def. Molly Goodman 6-1, 6-1

#4 Alex Walkoff (UR) def. Alice McGinty 2-1, ret.

#5 Laila El Dessouki (NYU) def. Lauren Zickar 6-2, 6-0

#6 Darby McCall (UR) def. Madeline King 0-6, 6-4, 10-7