The 15th-seeded Duke women's tennis team is set to host the NCAA First and Second Rounds this weekend at Ambler Tennis Stadium in Durham. The tournament kicks off with a match between 19th-ranked Tennessee and 58th-ranked Old Dominion at 1 p.m., followed by Duke facing VCU at 4 p.m. Winners will advance to the second round on Saturday at 4 p.m. Duke enters the tournament with an 18-7 record, having achieved significant success in recent matches, particularly against ranked opponents.

By the Numbers
  • Duke has a 36-2 record in NCAA Tournament matches hosted in Durham.
  • Duke women's tennis program boasts an 84-35 record in NCAA Championship play, with a 70.6% winning percentage.
State of Play
  • Duke seeks its 20th win of the season, with the potential to reach this milestone for the 29th time in program history.
  • The team has won six out of its last seven matches, five of which were against ranked opponents.
What's Next

The winners from the first round will move on to compete in the super-regional round on May 8-9, with the ultimate goal of advancing to the NCAA Team Championship from May 14-17 in Athens, Georgia.

Bottom Line

Duke women's tennis is positioned strongly to advance in the NCAA Tournament, backed by their solid record, home-court advantage, and momentum gained from recent performances against tough competition. A successful weekend could further highlight Duke's storied NCAA history.