The round 16 awaits for Alicia Dudeney after her victory at the Lubbock 15K on Wednesday. (Photo by Jashari Blige/UAA Communications)
Round of 16 On Deck for Dudeney
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | Women's Tennis
LUBBOCK, Texas – Gators sophomore Alicia Dudeney continued her strong play on Wednesday to advance to the round of 16 at the Lubbock 15K after defeating Brandy Walker: 6-2, 6-4.
Dudeney wasted no time opening up a lead on Wednesday afternoon, putting together a strong string of games to open the match with a 3-0 lead in the first set. Walker managed to get on the board and pull back to within 4-2, but Dudeney responded in-kind to claim the first set, 6-2.
The sophomore's momentum carried into the second set as she took a quick 1-0 lead over her opponent. Walker was able to break Dudeney, however, and take a 2-1 lead minutes later. Dudeney return the favor in the following game, breaking Walker with ease to regain control of the match and eventually earn the victory, 6-4.
Advancing to the round of 16, Dudeney is slated to matchup with top-seeded Martyna Kubka on Thursday for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Day Three Main Draw
No. 119 Alicia Dudeney def. Brandy Walker: 6-2, 6-4
Day Two Main Draw
Maria Kononova def. Anastasia Sysoeva: 6-3, 6-2
Day Two Qualifying Singles
No. 119 Alicia Dudeney def. Bente Spee: 6-4, 4-6, 12-10
Day One Qualifying Singles
Bente Spee def. Metka Komac (Texas Tech): 6-2, 6-7, 11-9
No. 119 Alicia Dudeney def. Michelle Trochez (Lubbock Christian): 6-1, 6-1
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Dudeney wasted no time opening up a lead on Wednesday afternoon, putting together a strong string of games to open the match with a 3-0 lead in the first set. Walker managed to get on the board and pull back to within 4-2, but Dudeney responded in-kind to claim the first set, 6-2.
The sophomore's momentum carried into the second set as she took a quick 1-0 lead over her opponent. Walker was able to break Dudeney, however, and take a 2-1 lead minutes later. Dudeney return the favor in the following game, breaking Walker with ease to regain control of the match and eventually earn the victory, 6-4.
Advancing to the round of 16, Dudeney is slated to matchup with top-seeded Martyna Kubka on Thursday for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Day Three Main Draw
No. 119 Alicia Dudeney def. Brandy Walker: 6-2, 6-4
Day Two Main Draw
Maria Kononova def. Anastasia Sysoeva: 6-3, 6-2
Day Two Qualifying Singles
No. 119 Alicia Dudeney def. Bente Spee: 6-4, 4-6, 12-10
Day One Qualifying Singles
Bente Spee def. Metka Komac (Texas Tech): 6-2, 6-7, 11-9
No. 119 Alicia Dudeney def. Michelle Trochez (Lubbock Christian): 6-1, 6-1
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