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MIDLAND, Texas – Junior
Vanessa Valdez posted two wins in as many matches to set the tone for the UTEP tennis team on the second day of action at the Midland Racquet Club Intercollegiate Invitational Saturday. Valdez will compete in the finals of the consolation draw against Almudena Bosa (UTA) on Sunday.
"Today was a solid day for the girls," UTEP head coach
Ivan Fernandez said. "Vanessa (Valdez) won both singles matches and then in doubles with Kirsten (Prelle), who also went undefeated today. It's good to see them improve from day one. It's also great to see Vanessa (Valdez) finding her game again as a Miner."
Valdez, the transfer from NM State, got things going by drilling UAB's Sonia Grzywocz, 6-1, 6-3, in the quarterfinals of consolation draw. She then punched her ticket to the championship of the back draw by making quick work of Carla Pons (UTA), 6-0, 6-3.
Freshman
Kirsten Prelle toppled Hana Sisirak (UAB), 6-3, 6-1, in an arranged match.
The duo then teamed up to taste victory in doubles action. Valdez/Prelle downed Dominika Hrabalova/ Grzywocz (UAB), 6-2, to cap a perfect day on the courts for the pair.
Sophomore
Erandi Martinez engaged in a battle with Hrabalova but ultimately came up short, 6-4, 2-6, (10-4).
UTEP will wrap up competition at the event on Sunday.
