Washington College Women’s Tennis Triumphs Over Albright in Season Opener

In a thrilling start to the fall season, the Washington College Shorewomen grabbed a decisive 5-2 win over Albright College in non-conference women’s tennis. The match took place at the Albright College Tennis Courts in Reading, Pennsylvania and put the Shorewomen’s skill and determination on full display.

With this victory, the Shorewomen open their season at 1-0. Both singles and doubles matches gave Washington College a chance to show off their depth and grit.

Washington College Dominates Doubles Matches

The Shorewomen came out swinging, winning all three doubles matches to secure the doubles point. That early surge really set the tone for the rest of the afternoon.

Second Doubles: Sanchez and Sperandei Shine

Samy Fawzi Sanchez and Sofia Sperandei finished first, rolling to a flawless 6-0 win at second doubles. Their performance left little doubt about the team’s sharpness and energy.

Top Flight: Kading and Namunyola Secure the Point

Right after, the top flight pair of Eva Kading and Soleil Namunyola clinched their match with a 6-4 victory. This win locked in the doubles point and kept the momentum with Washington College.

Third Doubles: Coutts and Wilde Triumph in Tiebreaker

The third doubles duo, Gaby Coutts and Jess Wilde, had a tougher road but pulled through with a 7-6 win, taking the tiebreaker 7-3. Their grit and teamwork helped the Shorewomen sweep the doubles round.

Singles Matches: Washington College Continues to Excel

Washington College kept up the pressure in singles, winning four out of six matches. Every player brought something to the table, and it showed in the results.

Second Singles: Sorhegui Extends the Lead

Isabella Sorhegui pushed the Shorewomen ahead 2-0 with a strong 6-1, 6-3 win at No. 2 singles. She played with real consistency and focus throughout.

First Singles: Namunyola’s Dominant Win

At first singles, Soleil Namunyola came out on top 6-1, 6-2. Her win gave Washington College a 3-0 lead and showcased her command of the court.

Fifth Singles: Browne Clinches the Win

Jayda Browne sealed the overall victory for Washington College with a 6-4, 6-3 victory at No. 5 singles. Her win was clutch and showed the team’s deep roster strength.

Third Singles: Sperandei’s Hard-Fought Battle

Sofia Sperandei battled hard at No. 3 singles but came up short in a close one, 6-7 (3-7), 6-4, 1-0 (10-4). Even in defeat, she showed plenty of fight and resilience.

Sixth Singles: Wilde’s Three-Set Victory

Jess Wilde delivered a nail-biter at No. 6 singles, winning 3-6, 7-6 (7-5), 1-0 (11-9). Her comeback helped pad the Shorewomen’s final tally.

Fourth Singles: Kading’s Narrow Defeat

Eva Kading fell in a tight match at No. 4 singles, 2-6, 6-3, 7-5. She gave it everything and kept things competitive until the very last point.

Looking Ahead: Upcoming Matches and Expectations

Next up, the Shorewomen are eyeing the Salisbury Invite, set for October 17-19. It’s another shot for the team to test themselves and maybe keep the wins coming.

Building on Success

The season’s moving along, and the team wants to keep riding their early success. With a mix of seasoned players and fresh faces, things look pretty promising.

These next matches? They’re going to matter a lot for keeping that momentum alive.

For more details on the match and upcoming events, visit the official Washington College sports website.