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Women's Tennis

Women’s Tennis Claims Last Regular Season Match Over Newberry

Charlotte, N.C.- The Queens University of the Charlotte women's tennis team found a 8-1 win in their last regular season match of the year against the Wolves of Newberry. The Royals would end regular season play at 11-3 overall and 9-2 in conference. Newberry dropped to 15-6, and 7-4 within the South Atlantic Conference.

The day started strong with three dominate wins at doubles as both court three and court two found 8-1 victories. Claire Hamilton and Hannah Lehfeldt landed the first point in the No. 3 spot to take the match away from Kelly McManus and Veronika Viegas. Carlotta Nassi and Caroline Nielsen followed with their win on court two against Elizabeth Williamson and Tarar Lamers. Marta Gonzalez and Melissa Laing rounded out the paired play defeating Vanessa Ortiz and Amanda Carrillo 8-5 in the top flight.

Heading into the singles matchups, Lehfeldt tallied the team's first point with mirroring 6-2, 6-2 sets on court six. Nassi would tab the match point on court one with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Williamson.

Battling through three sets, Laing found a 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (10-4) win against Carrillo to add to the team's score. Nielsen and Hamilton concluded the day with single set wins at court four and five, respectively. Nielsen drove for an 8-2 match while Hamilton worked her way to a 8-6 score.

The Royals will begin preparation for the South Atlantic Conference Championship on April 22nd, at Brevard College

No. 42 Queens def. Newberry 8-1

Doubles: Order of Finish (3,2,1)
1. Marta Gonzalez/Melissa Laing (QU) def. Vanessa Ortiz/Amanda Carrillo (NBY) 8-5
2. Carlotta Nassi/Caroline Nielsen (QU) def. Elizabeth Williamson/Tara Lamers (NBY) 8-1
3. Claire Hamilton/Hannah Lehfeldt (QU) def. Kelly McManus/Veronika Viegas (NBY) 8-1

Singles: Order of Finish (6,2,1,4,5,3)
1. Carlotta Nassi (QU) def. Elizabeth Williamson (NBY) 6-4, 6-3
2. Vanessa Ortiz (NBY) def. Marta Gonzalez (QU) 6-4, 6-3
3. Melissa Laing (QU) def. Amanda Carrillo (NBY) 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (10-4)
4. Caroline Nielsen (QU) def. Tara Lamers (NBY) 8-2
5. Claire Hamilton (QU) def. Paula Avellan (NBY) 8-6
6. Hannah Lehfeldt (QU) def. Kelly McManus (NBY) 6-2, 6-2
 
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Players Mentioned

Marta Gonzalez

Marta Gonzalez

5' 2"
Junior
Claire Hamilton

Claire Hamilton

5' 5"
Junior
Melissa  Laing

Melissa Laing

5' 7"
Junior
Carlotta  Nassi

Carlotta Nassi

5' 8"
Sophomore
Caroline  Nielsen

Caroline Nielsen

5' 4"
Sophomore
Hannah Lehfeldt

Hannah Lehfeldt

5' 7"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Marta Gonzalez

Marta Gonzalez

5' 2"
Junior
Claire Hamilton

Claire Hamilton

5' 5"
Junior
Melissa  Laing

Melissa Laing

5' 7"
Junior
Carlotta  Nassi

Carlotta Nassi

5' 8"
Sophomore
Caroline  Nielsen

Caroline Nielsen

5' 4"
Sophomore
Hannah Lehfeldt

Hannah Lehfeldt

5' 7"
Freshman
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