The No. 2 ranked Washington University in St. Louis women's tennis team finished their East Coast trip with a decisive 5-2 victory against No. 7 Johns Hopkins. With this win, the Bears improve their season record to 13-1. The match featured a strong doubles performance, securing all three matches before splitting singles outcomes.

By the Numbers
  • WashU's overall record now stands at 13-1 this season.
  • In doubles, WashU won all three matches, with scores of 6-3, 7-6, and 6-3.
Yes, But

Despite the win, the Bears' performance revealed vulnerabilities, particularly at the singles level, where two matches were lost and one was affected by a retirement, indicating potential areas for improvement.

State of Play
  • WashU is entering a critical stretch with two home matches upcoming.
  • The team will face rival Chicago and will honor seniors during their match against Grinnell next Sunday.
What's Next

Looking ahead, WashU aims to maintain their winning momentum as they prepare for their home matches, where focusing on consistency and closing out games will be key to their success.

Bottom Line

WashU's victory underscores their competitive prowess, but the team's ability to capitalize and improve on weaknesses will be crucial as they push toward the postseason.