Hawkeye Duo Qualifies at ITA-All American Championships

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September 22nd, 2025 by Jack McGonigal

CARY, N.C. – The University of Iowa women’s tennis team continued competition at the ITA All-American Championships on Sunday, advancing to the doubles qualifying draw.

In doubles play, Tereza Dejnozkova and Daianne Hayashida paired up to defeat Washington’s Reece Carter and Jermine Sherif 6-3, 6-4. With the victory, they advance to the qualifying draw.

In singles action, Dejnozkova dropped a hard-fought consolation match to SMU’s Sophie Llwellyn, 6-3, 1-6, 4-6.

Dejnozkova and Hayashida will begin qualifying doubles play on Monday, while Hayashida is set to open singles competition in the qualifying draw.

“I’m proud of Tereza and Daianne for advancing to the next round of doubles,” said Iowa head coach Sasha Boros. “They beat another quality, competitive team from Washington tonight to advance. It will be great tomorrow to have Daianne competing in singles and have both of them competing in doubles. This is a great, competitive national tournament with a lot of great players, so I’m proud of their effort tonight.”

Singles Cons. – Round of 80

Sophie Llewellyn (SMU) def. Tereza Dejnozkova (Iowa): 3-6, 6-1, 6-4

Doubles – Round of 16

Tereza Dejnozkova/Daianne Hayashida (Iowa) def. Reece Carter/Jermine Sherif (Washington): 6-3, 6-4