WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue women's tennis' Carmen Gallardo Guevara advanced to the semifinals of the singles draw in the ITA Ohio Valley Regional, hosted by Middle Tennessee State.
Gallardo Guevara reached the semis after two wins on Sunday. The senior bested Annika Planinsek in the Round of 16 6-3, 7-6(2) to start the day. She followed it up with a come-from behind victory in the quarterfinals against Julia Zhu from Kentucky 5-7, 6-3, 6-1.
Gallardo Guevara will face Daniela Rivera from East Tennessee State at 10 a.m. on Monday. The winner of that match will not only reach Tuesday's championship round, but it will also earn a bid to the NCAA Singles Championship in Waco, Texas, on Nov. 19-24.
SINGLES ROUND of 16
Carmen Gallardo Guevara (PUR) def. Annika Planinsek (BSU) – 6-3, 7-6(2)
SINGLES ROUND QUARTERFINALS
Carmen Gallardo Guevara (PUR) def. Julia Zhu (UK) – 5-7, 6-3, 6-1
DOUBLES QUARTERFINALS
Vanes Suarez/Leyla Britez Risso (TEN) def. Carmen Gallardo Guevara/Tara Katarina Milic (PUR) – 8-5