WTEN: Clemson Sweeps Kansas 4-0, to Conclude Non-Conference Schedule

CLEMSON, S.C. – The Clemson Women’s Tennis team (9-1) swept the Kansas Jayhawks in a Sunday duel, 4-0, at the Duckworth Family Tennis Facility to close out their non-conference schedule. This win marks the Tigers’ sixth straight win to start the season. 

“What an unbelievable effort from our team today. We talk about being tough across all positions, and today we accomplished that,” Head Coach Boomer Saia said. He continues, “Kansas is a great program, and for us to get that doubles point and sweep in singles is something I am proud to watch. Our athletes put in a lot of effort from start to finish. I am proud of how we closed out this non-conference, and we look forward to hitting the ground running on Tuesday as we head on the road for our first conference matches of the season.”

Clemson 4, Kansas 0

In doubles, No. 52 Gracie Mulville and Heike Janse van Vuuren took the first doubles match on court one 6-3 over Gaia Parravicini and Amelie Smejkalova. Sophia Hatton and Annabell Davis defeated Anna Putilina and Yerke Arystanbekova 6-2 on court three to even the score. In a thrilling tie break, Candela Yecora and Romana Cisovska outlasted Kyoka Kubo and Jasmine Adams of the Jayhawks to secure the doubles point for the Tigers, 7-6 (9-7).   

Parravicini opened up the scoring for the Tigers in singles by defeating Putilina 6-1, 6-4 on court six. Shortly thereafter, Artemis Aslanisvili took down Janse van Vuuren 6-4, 6-4 to extend the lead. 

On court two, Smejkalova mounted an incredible comeback to secure the match for Clemson in a 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 win over Maria Titova. 

Next Up: The Tigers are on the road to take on Virginia on Friday, Feb. 21, at 4:00 p.m. and later that weekend at Virginia Tech on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 1:00 p.m. ET.

RESULTS: 

Clemson (9-1), 4 vs Kansas (6-3), 0

Doubles

1. No. 52 Mulville/Janse van Vuuren (KU) def. Parravicini/Smejkalova (CU), 6-3
2. Yecora/Cisovska (CU) def. Kubo/Adams (KU), 7-6 (9-7)
3. Davis/Hatton (CU) def. Putilina/Arystanbekova (KU), 6-2

Order of Finish: 1, 3, 2

Singles

1. Sophia Hatton (SC) def. Gracie Mulville (KU), 7-5, 4-6, 2-3, unfinished
2. Amelie Smejkalova (CU) def. Maria Titova (KU), 1-6, 6-3, 6-2
3. Romana Cisovska (CU) def. Kyoka Kubo (KU), 6-7, 6-3, 2-1, unfinished
4. Annabelle Davis (CU) vs. Jasmine Adams (KU), 4-6, 6-0, 4-3, unfinished
5. Artemis Aslanisvili (CU) vs. Heike Janse van Vuuren (KU), 6-4, 6-4
6. Gaia Parravicini (CU) def. Anna Putilina (KU), 6-1, 6-4

Order of Finish: 6, 5, 2