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Match Recap: Women's Tennis |

Wins Keep Coming for FPU Tennis, Holy Names on Tap

FULLERTON, Calif. – The Fresno Pacific women's tennis team extended the win streak to ten matches on Monday afternoon, defeating Hope International 6-1 on the road.
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUP: 
  • Final: #23 Fresno Pacific 6, Hope International 1 
  • Records: FPU (10-0), Hope International (4-7)
  • Location: Fullerton Tennis Complex | Fullerton, Calif.    
                
HOW IT HAPPENED:  
  • The tandem of Sanne Brull and Alice Di Matteo picked up a 6-1 victory in #2 doubles, and Mariia Borodii teamed up with Lea Falentin gave FPU the doubles point with a 6-2 win in the top flight. 
  • FPU entered the match down a player because of injury.
  • Brull was the first to wrap up singles action with a 6-0, 6-1 victory in the fourth flight to give the 'Birds a 2-1 lead, and Borodii made quick work in the top flight with a 6-0, 6-1 win.
  • Alice Marques won #5 singles 6-2, 6-2, and Falentin followed with a 6-3, 6-3 in the second flight.
  • Di Matteo was the last FPU player to conclude singles action, picking up a 6-3, 6-0 victory in the third flight to make it a 6-1 lead.
 
BEYOND THE BOX:   
  • The Sunbirds are ranked 23rd in the most recent edition of the ITA Rankings. 
  • Brull, Di Matteo, and Falentin are a combined 24-0 in singles action so far this season. 
 
SOCIAL:  
UP NEXT   
  • The Sunbirds are back in action on Saturday, when they host Holy Names at Haak Tennis Complex. First serve of doubles play is set for 2:00 p.m.  
 
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