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Mertena Advances in ITA All-Americans Qualifying
October 07, 2019 | Women's Tennis
TULSA, Okla. – Rebeka Mertena and Kaitlin Staines began play in the ITA Women's All-American Championships qualifying singles bracket on Monday, Oct. 7.
Mertena opened the day with a two-set win (6-3, 6-2) over Thasaporn Naklo of Iowa State. She will continue in the qualifying bracket on Tuesday.
Staines fell to Nebraska's Claire Reifeis in three sets (1-6, 6-1, 6-4). She will move to the consolation bracket.
Monday's Results
Rebeka Mertena def. Thasaporn Naklo (Iowa State) 6-3, 6-2
Claire Reifeis (Nebraska) def. Kaitlin Staines 1-6, 6-1, 6-4
Mertena opened the day with a two-set win (6-3, 6-2) over Thasaporn Naklo of Iowa State. She will continue in the qualifying bracket on Tuesday.
Staines fell to Nebraska's Claire Reifeis in three sets (1-6, 6-1, 6-4). She will move to the consolation bracket.
Monday's Results
Rebeka Mertena def. Thasaporn Naklo (Iowa State) 6-3, 6-2
Claire Reifeis (Nebraska) def. Kaitlin Staines 1-6, 6-1, 6-4
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