The University of Memphis women's tennis team suffered a 4-2 loss to No. 59 Denver, despite winning the doubles point at Leftwich Tennis Center. The Tigers took the lead in doubles with wins from Sofiia Mykhailets/Emma Dvorackova and Alicia Mall/Rebecca Frant. In singles, Mykhailets won her match, but Denver clinched victory with four straight-set wins, ending Memphis's hopes for a comeback. Memphis now has a record of 2-13 and is set to face Xavier next.

By the Numbers
  • Memphis secured the doubles point with 6-3 wins on courts one and three.
  • Sofiia Mykhailets won her singles match 6-2, 6-3.
  • Denver won four singles matches in straight sets to secure the overall victory.
State of Play
  • Memphis took an early lead by winning the doubles point but faltered in singles.
  • The match on court two was left unfinished with a score of 4-4 at the time of conclusion.
  • Next, Memphis will play against Xavier on March 28.
What's Next

Memphis will look to improve their performance against Xavier, aiming for their third win of the season. The match will take place at Leftwich Tennis Center, with free admission.

Bottom Line

While Memphis showed promise in doubles, overcoming their singles struggles will be critical as the season progresses. Focusing on match consistency will be essential in their upcoming contests.