Jan. 11, 2002
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The Purdue women's tennis team finished day two at the Milwaukee Tennis Classic today.
Head coach Mat Iandolo feels that the Boilers are getting good competition and experience in this tournament.
"So far, this weekend has helped the Boilers to prepare for their spring dual season," Iandolo said. "I'm excited for the two doubles teams on tomorrow and for sophomore Gretchen Haynor in the singles competition. The players have the potential to go all the way and finish strong."
In singles, Haynor defeated Sarah Taweel of Abilene Christian 6-3, 6-4. In the quarterfinals she upended Amanda Cervantes of Wichita State 6-2, 6-3. Haynor advances to the consolation semifinals Saturday morning. Freshman Shawna Zuccarini disappointed Sommer LaValley of Marquette 6-1, 6-1 before dropping a 6-2, 6-4 decision to Tiffany Eklov of Illinois.
Freshman Lara Burgarello defeated Martina Stojkic of Wichita State 6-2, 6-4 then lost to Kate Boomershine of Illinois 6-3, 6-4. Freshman teammate Amy Walgenbach fell 6-4, 7-5 to Tiffany Eklov of Illinois.
In doubles, Purdue's duo of Haynor and junior Missy Wright defeated Tulsa's tandem of Alicia Pillay and Jana Sedivec, 8-3. Senior Lynsey Fick and sophomore Melissa Woods defeated Eklov and Boomershine of Illinois, 8-2.
Burgarello combined with Kit Carson of SMU fell 8-2 to Miami of Florida's pair of Marcy Hora and Mari Toro.
Woods, Fick, Haynor and Wright will all compete in the doubles quarterfinals of the main draw beginning Saturday at 9 a.m. Haynor will go up against Virginia Commonwealth's 14th- ranked Martina Nedelkova at 11 a.m. Full results for the Milwaukee Tennis Classic can be found at www.milwaukeetennisclassic.org.