The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Friday, January 24
12 p.m.
UAB
7
vs
0
Presbyterian
UAB Women’s Tennis Downs Presbyterian, 7-0
1/24/2025 5:53:00 PM | Women's Tennis
BIRMINGHAM – UAB women's tennis (1-1) picked up its first win of the season on Friday afternoon against Presbyterian (0-2), downing the Blue Hoses, 7-0.
The Blazers opened the match by taking the doubles point. Gresi Bajri and Vanessa Mellynchuk took care of business on Court 1 while Klara Kajabova teamed up with Mackenzie White to secure the point with a win on Court 3.
Doubles
1. Gresi Bajri/Vanessa Mellynchuk (UAB) def. Madison Dennett/ McKenzie Davis (PC) 6-2
2. Enya Ratkic/ Nera Tesankic (UAB) vs. Claudia Sanchez/Valentina De Sousa (PC) unfinished, 5-2
3. Klara Kajabova/Mackenzie White (UAB) def. Mary Ellen Longmire/Elle Sceney (PC) 6-1
UAB was able to capture all six of the singles points to secure the 7-0 victory. The wins from Bajri, Damaskova and Tesankic marked the first of their collegiate career.
Singles
1. Gresi Bajri (UAB) def. Claudia Sanchez (PC) 7-5, 7-5
2. Vanessa Mellynchuk (UAB) def. McKenzie Davis (PC) 7-5, 6-4
3. Kristyna Damaskova (UAB) def. Sofia Rodrigo (PC) 6-0, 6-0
4. Klara Kajabova (UAB) def. Valentina De Sousa (PC) 6-3, 6-2
5. Enya Ratkic (UAB) def. Madison Dennett (PC) 6-3, 7-6(7-3)
6. Nera Tesankic (UAB) def. Mary Ellen Longmire (PC) 6-0, 6-2
UP NEXT
The Blazers travel to Montgomery, Alabama to face Alabama State on Sunday, January 26. First serve is set for 1 p.m. CT.
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The Blazers opened the match by taking the doubles point. Gresi Bajri and Vanessa Mellynchuk took care of business on Court 1 while Klara Kajabova teamed up with Mackenzie White to secure the point with a win on Court 3.
Doubles
1. Gresi Bajri/Vanessa Mellynchuk (UAB) def. Madison Dennett/ McKenzie Davis (PC) 6-2
2. Enya Ratkic/ Nera Tesankic (UAB) vs. Claudia Sanchez/Valentina De Sousa (PC) unfinished, 5-2
3. Klara Kajabova/Mackenzie White (UAB) def. Mary Ellen Longmire/Elle Sceney (PC) 6-1
UAB was able to capture all six of the singles points to secure the 7-0 victory. The wins from Bajri, Damaskova and Tesankic marked the first of their collegiate career.
Singles
1. Gresi Bajri (UAB) def. Claudia Sanchez (PC) 7-5, 7-5
2. Vanessa Mellynchuk (UAB) def. McKenzie Davis (PC) 7-5, 6-4
3. Kristyna Damaskova (UAB) def. Sofia Rodrigo (PC) 6-0, 6-0
4. Klara Kajabova (UAB) def. Valentina De Sousa (PC) 6-3, 6-2
5. Enya Ratkic (UAB) def. Madison Dennett (PC) 6-3, 7-6(7-3)
6. Nera Tesankic (UAB) def. Mary Ellen Longmire (PC) 6-0, 6-2
UP NEXT
The Blazers travel to Montgomery, Alabama to face Alabama State on Sunday, January 26. First serve is set for 1 p.m. CT.
BLAZER BOOSTERS
Blazer Nation, thank you for your continued generosity in providing the best experience for Blazer student-athletes as they strive to Win Championships, Graduate with Honors and Make a Difference in the Birmingham community. Each gift received plays a significant role in the growth of UAB Athletics. As we launch the 2025 giving year, go to Blazerboosters.com to explore more opportunities to impact Blazer student-athletes or to start your 2025 support.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information about the UAB women's tennis team, be sure to follow them on Twitter and Instagram @UAB_WTN.
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
3,1
#1 Singles Match
12
Claudia Sanchez / 0 [PCW]
45
67
#2 Singles Match
12
McKenzie Davis / 0 [PCW]
54
76
#3 Singles Match
12
Sofia RodrigoHidalgo / 0 [PCW]
00
66
#4 Singles Match
12
Valentina De Sousa / 0 [PCW]
32
66
#5 Singles Match
12
Madison Dennett / 0 [PCW]
26
67
#6 Singles Match
12
Mary Ellen Longmire / 0 [PCW]
02
66
Order of Finish:
3,6,4,2,5,1
Players Mentioned
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