From NYU Athletics

The New York University women's tennis team defeated the Rensselear Polytechnic Institute by a score of 6-3 on Sunday, March 6, at the Stadium Tennis Center in the Bronx, NY.

The Violets won two out of three doubles matches in addition to their four singles victories. NYU is now 3-0 in dual matches, while RPI dropped to 2-3.

Leading the way for the squad were Carmen Lai and Vanessa Scott, each of whom cruised to straight-set victories at #1 and #3 singles, respectively. The two paired with Flyora Shiyanova and Laila El Dessouki, respectively, at first and second doubles and recorded resounding wins there, as well.

"Up 2-1 out of the doubles, Carmen and Vanessa continued their solid play by winning their matches easily," explained Head Coach Horace Choy.

At #2 singles, Shiyanova was able to overcome a tough start to record a comeback three-set victory.

"Flyora had a very competitive match, but she showed her resolve by winning in a third-set tiebreaker," continued Choy.

RESULTS:

Doubles

1. Carmen Lai/Flyora Shiyanova (NYU) def. Emily Laurillard/Melanie Frank (RPI) 8-1

2. Vanessa Scott/Laila El Dessouki (N) def. Maria Salmon/Andrea Valencia (R) 8-2

3. Nisha Rajamohan/Mailani Neal (R) def. Madeline King/Jazmin Colling (N) 8-5

Singles

1. Carmen Lai (NYU) def. Emily Laurillard (RPI) 6-1, 6-1

2. Flyora Shiyanova (N) def. Maria Salmon (R) 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5)

3. Vanessa Scott (N) def. Melanie Frank (R) 6-2, 6-0

4. Andrea Valencia (R) def. Laila El Dessouki (N) 3-2 (ret.)

5. Madeline King (N) def. Pooja Ganesh (R) 4-6, 6-3, 6-4

6. Mailani Neal (R) def. Jazmin Colling (N) 6-4, 2-6, 6-4