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Denise Azcui
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Women's Tennis Sean Daniels, Graduate Assistant for Marketing, Communications & Engagement

Women's Tennis Downs Toledo 5-2

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Western Michigan women's tennis got back on track in Mid-American Conference (MAC) play Friday afternoon, as the Broncos downed Toledo 5-2 at West Hills to earn their first MAC win of the young conference season.

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In doubles play, the matches were neck-and-neck to open, but the Broncos pulled away to take the doubles point and lead 1-0. The duo of Barbare Eristavi/Katja Fevralev took a 6-3 win at No. 3 and Olivia Myers/Denise Azcui clinched the point at No. 2 with a 6-4 win.

The Rockets quickly tied it up in singles, earning a win at No. 3 to make it 1-1. Following that, the Broncos rattled off four straight wins in singles on their way to clinching the match. Azcui led the charge, earning a 7-5, 6-3 win at No. 5 to put WMU back on top. Myers topped Kendall-Woseley at No. 2 and Eristavi served as the match clincher, beating Claire Aleck 6-4, 6-2 at No. 6. After the match was clinched, sophomore Melina Lyubomirova earned a tough 7-6 (7-2), 7-5 win at No. 1.

The Broncos will head to Ypsilanti to close out the weekend, taking on Eastern Michigan on Sunday, April 2 at 1 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Denise Azcui

Denise Azcui

5' 4"
Sophomore
Barbare Eristavi

Barbare Eristavi

5' 6"
Senior
Katja Fevralev

Katja Fevralev

5' 2"
Sophomore
Melina Lyubomirova

Melina Lyubomirova

5' 6"
Sophomore
Olivia Myers

Olivia Myers

5' 9"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Denise Azcui

Denise Azcui

5' 4"
Sophomore
Barbare Eristavi

Barbare Eristavi

5' 6"
Senior
Katja Fevralev

Katja Fevralev

5' 2"
Sophomore
Melina Lyubomirova

Melina Lyubomirova

5' 6"
Sophomore
Olivia Myers

Olivia Myers

5' 9"
Junior