ECC Women's Tennis Report - Week Four

Player of the Week Junior | Chaiky, Ukraine Polina Zelentsova went 2–0  to lead the Firebirds to a decisive, 5-2,  win over Millersville University. She teamed up with Celia Bastin for a hard-fought 6–4 doubles win over Lauren Hayes and Madison Hayes, before closing out the match with a commanding 7–6(3), 6–3 singles victory over Lauren Hayes at the top of the lineup. Rookie of the Week Freshman | Novi Sad, Serbia Rookie Ela Vasic contributed to the Knights’ 7–0 victory with a convincing 6–1, 6–1 singles win at the No. 5 court over Assumption’s Marian Aguirre, continuing her strong start to the season. ECC Weekly Honor Roll Senior | Dinant, Belgium Bastin went 2-0 in the Firebirds’ 5-2 victory over Millersville. She teamed up with Polina Zelentsova at the No. 1 doubles spot to defeat Lauren Hayes and Madison Hayes, 6–4, before going on to defeat Marian Hayes in straight sets, 6–3, 6–2, at the No. 2 singles spot.  Sixtine Goubet, Queens Junior | Lyon, France Junior Sixtine Goubet went 2–0 in Queens' sweep over Assumption on Thursday afternoon. She opened the day with a 6–4 doubles victory on the No. 2 court alongside partner Lilie Bizouerne. Goubet then capped off her afternoon with a dominant 6–1, 6–4 win over Marie Knispel at No. 1 singles, helping the Knights secure their second win of the season. Regina Ruiz, Queens Senior | Mexico City, Mexico Senior Regina Ruiz also went 2–0 on the day. She began by clinching the doubles point for Queens with partner Kayla Taszymowicz, earning a 6–4 win on the No. 3 court. Ruiz then wrapped up her afternoon with a 6–2, 6–1 singles victory on the No. 4 court.  ECC Women's Tennis Weekly Award Winners PLAYER OF THE WEEK Sept. 23 - Mina Randjelovic, D’Youville Sept. 30 - Lilie Bizouerne, Queens Oct. 7 - Marie Bertran, Queens Oct. 14 - Polina Zelentsova, District of Columbia ROOKIE OF THE WEEK Sept. 23 - Nele Herbst, D’Youville Sept. 30 - Erika Ismailova, D’Youville Oct. 7 - Florentina Schmidt, Queens Oct. 14 - Ela Vasic, Queens ECC PRESEASON POLL 1. Queens - 22 points (4 first-place votes) 2. St. Thomas Aquinas - 19 points (1 first-place vote) 3. District of Columbia - 18 points 4. Daemen - 8 points 5. D'Youville - 8 points
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