The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Friday, January 16
Auburn, Ala.
3 p.m.
UAB
0
at
7
No. 4 Auburn
UAB Women’s Tennis Falls at No. 4 Auburn
1/16/2026 5:48:00 PM | Women's Tennis
AUBURN, Ala. – UAB women's tennis fell in its season opener on Friday evening at No. 4 Auburn, 7-0.
The Tigers were able to secure the doubles point after claiming Courts 1 and 2.
Doubles
1. #59 DJ Bennett/Ava Esposito (AUB) def. Klara Kajabova/Kristyna Damaskova (UAB) 6-0
2. #55 E. Khairutdinova/Ashton Bowers (AUB) def. Gresi Bajri/Nera Tesankic (UAB) 6-0
3. Merna Refaat/Angella Okutoyi (AUB) vs. Julia Caffarena/Antonia Ende (UAB) 4-3, unfinished
Auburn took control in singles play, taking each of the first four available points.
Singles
1. E. Khairutdinova (AUB) def. Kristyna Damaskova (UAB) 6-0, 6-4
2. Angella Okutoyi (AUB) def. Nera Tesankic (UAB) 6-3, 6-2
3. Merna Refaat (AUB) def. Klara Kajabova (UAB) 6-2, 6-1
4. Eva Ionescu (AUB) def. Gresi Bajri (UAB) 6-2, 7-5
5. Alice Battesti (AUB) def. Julia Caffarena (UAB) 6-4, 6-0
6. Natalie Outcalt (AUB) def. Antonia Ende (UAB) 6-0, 6-4
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The Tigers were able to secure the doubles point after claiming Courts 1 and 2.
Doubles
1. #59 DJ Bennett/Ava Esposito (AUB) def. Klara Kajabova/Kristyna Damaskova (UAB) 6-0
2. #55 E. Khairutdinova/Ashton Bowers (AUB) def. Gresi Bajri/Nera Tesankic (UAB) 6-0
3. Merna Refaat/Angella Okutoyi (AUB) vs. Julia Caffarena/Antonia Ende (UAB) 4-3, unfinished
Auburn took control in singles play, taking each of the first four available points.
Singles
1. E. Khairutdinova (AUB) def. Kristyna Damaskova (UAB) 6-0, 6-4
2. Angella Okutoyi (AUB) def. Nera Tesankic (UAB) 6-3, 6-2
3. Merna Refaat (AUB) def. Klara Kajabova (UAB) 6-2, 6-1
4. Eva Ionescu (AUB) def. Gresi Bajri (UAB) 6-2, 7-5
5. Alice Battesti (AUB) def. Julia Caffarena (UAB) 6-4, 6-0
6. Natalie Outcalt (AUB) def. Antonia Ende (UAB) 6-0, 6-4
THANK YOU BLAZER NATION
Blazer Nation, thank you for your support of UAB Athletics in 2025. We are grateful for your commitment to the development of Blazer student-athletes in the classroom and in competition. Each gift you make has a direct and significant impact in providing UAB student-athletes with the best experience possible. As we begin the new giving year, call the Blazer Boosters office at (205) 996-9969 to learn how you can grow your impact today!
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information about the UAB women's tennis team, be sure to follow them on Twitter and Instagram @UAB_WTN.
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Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
2,1
#1 Singles Match
12
04
E. Khairutdinova / 0 [AUB]
66
#2 Singles Match
12
32
Angella Okutoyi / 0 [AUB]
66
#3 Singles Match
12
21
Merna Refaat / 0 [AUB]
66
#4 Singles Match
12
25
Eva Ionescu / 0 [AUB]
67
#5 Singles Match
12
40
Alice Battesti / 0 [AUB]
66
#6 Singles Match
12
04
Natalie Outcalt / 0 [AUB]
66
Order of Finish:
4
Players Mentioned
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