BRONXVILLE, N.Y- The Hunter College women's tennis team continued its undefeated start to the season Friday afternoon, sweeping Sarah Lawrence College, 7-0, in its final match before conference play.
The Hawks (4-0) took control early, sweeping all three doubles matches. Isabella Tchij and Ana-maria Bichinashvili earned a 6-3 victory at the top spot, while Sara Novo and Apllinariia Stepanenko dominated at No. 2 with a 6-0 win. Samantha Moser and Julia Aksamentova completed the doubles sweep of the Gyrphons (2-1) with a 6-1 victory at No. 3.
Hunter carried its momentum into singles play, winning all six matches in straight sets. Tchij earned a 6-1, 6-3 victory at No. 1, while Stepanenko turned in a flawless performance at the second spot, winning 6-0, 6-0. Novo followed with a commanding 6-1, 6-1 victory at No. 3.
Bichinashvili continued the strong showing with a 6-2, 6-1 win at No. 4, while Amber Lai surrendered just one game in a 6-1, 6-0 victory at No. 5. Sree Kolla rounded out the sweep at No. 6, earning a 6-1, 6-1 victory.
The Hawks now turn their attention to City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) play, which begins Sept. 23 at Lehman. First serve is slated for 3:30 p.m. in the Bronx.
