SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The University of Iowa women’s tennis team wrapped up competition at the Notre Dame Invitational on Sunday, competing in singles and doubles matches against Notre Dame at the Eck Tennis Pavilion.
In doubles play, Pia Kranholdt and Emma Tothová secured a 6-4 win over Esther Vyrlan and Sophia Holod. Nikita Vishwase and Eline Bex battled Akari Matsuno and Jessiva Kovalcik before falling, 6-4.
In singles action, Vishwase fell to Matsuno, 7-5, 6-1, while Kranholdt dropped a competitive match to Holod, 6-4, 6-2. Tothová battled but ultimately fell to Kovalcik, 4-6, 6-4, 10-4, while Bex fell to Vyrlan, 6-4, 6-2.
“Just like that, the fall season is over,” said head coach Sasha Boros. “We are looking forward to finishing the semester strong academically. We’re going to get ready to have a great team season when we open on the road in January at Furman.”
The Hawkeyes will return to action on January 17, opening the spring season against Furman in Greenville, South Carolina.
Singles
Jessica Kovalcik (Notre Dame) def. Emma Tothová (Iowa), 4-6, 6-4, 10-4
Akari Matsuno (Notre Dame) def. Nikita Vishwase (Iowa), 7-5, 6-1
Sophia Holod (Notre Dame) def. Pia Kranholdt (Iowa), 6-4, 6-2
Esther Vyrlan (Notre Dame) def. Eline Bex (Iowa), 6-4, 6-2.
Doubles
Matsuno/Kovalcik (Notre Dame) def. Bex/Vishwase (Iowa), 6-4
Kranholdt/Tothová (Iowa) def. Vyrlan/Holod (Notre Dame), 6-4