WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thomas Jefferson University women's tennis (9-0) went on the road to go up against non-conference opponent the University of the District of Columbia (1-1) on Monday afternoon. The Rams took care of the Firebirds, winning 5-2.
 
WHAT HAPPENED

• Jefferson took the doubles point with a victory in the second position and a forfeit at the third slot. District of Columbia took the first doubles match over the Rams
• Jefferson earned the win with victories at the second, third, and fourth spot while securing the forfeit in the sixth. The Firebirds pushed the Rams in those matches, forcing four of the five contests to three sets with District of Columbia winning the first and fifth singles matches

DOUBLES RESULTS  
1. Célia Bastin / Polina Zelentsova (UDC) def. Anouk Oderkerk / Alycia Veroux (JEFF) 6-1
2. Marely Alvarado / Emily Frost (JEFF) def Nadja Zmukic / Lina Benjelloun (UDC) 6-4
3. Marta Vázquez/ Rose Huang (JEFF) won by forfeit
Order of Finish: 3, 1, 2 

SINGLES RESULTS  
1. Polina Zelentsova (UDC) def. Anouk Oderkerk (JEFF) 7-6 (7-5), 4-6, 7-5
2. Alycia Veroux (JEFF) def. Célia Bastin (UDC) 6-3, 2-6, 6-2
3. Marta Vázquez (JEFF) def. Lina Benjelloun (UDC) 6-3, 4-6, 6-3  
4. Rose Huang (JEFF) def. Nadja Zmukic (UDC) 6-0, 6-1
5. Sofia Shaparenko (UDC) def. Sophia Babar (JEFF) 3-6, 6-2, 6-2
6. Emily Frost (JEFF) won by forfeit
Order of Finish: 6, 4, 5, 2, 3, 1
 
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Jefferson looks to continue their unbeaten streak in the regular season and conference play as they compete in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) action on Wednesday, October 8 when the Rams go up against Chestnut Hill College at 2 p.m. Read Full Article