The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics

UAB Women’s Tennis Downs Belmont, 6-1
2/1/2026 1:36:00 PM | Women's Tennis
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – UAB women's tennis (1-2) picked up its first win of the season on Sunday morning at Belmont (0-2), downing the Bruins, 6-1.
The Blazers opened the match by taking the doubles point. Kristyna Damaskova and Klara Kajabova took care of business on Court 1 while Julia Caffarena teamed up with Antonia Ende to secure the point with a win on Court 3.
Doubles
1. Kristyna Damaskova/Klara Kajabova (UAB) def. Savannah Webster/Jessica Popiol (BELW) 6-3
2. Mia Jones/Cielo Tapia-Cruz (BELW) def. Gresi Bajri/Nera Tesankic (UAB) 6-3
3. Julia Caffarena/Antonia Ende (UAB) def. Emma Grant/Libbie Hamilton (BELW) 6-4
UAB was able to capture five of the six singles points to secure the 6-1 victory. The win for Ende is the first of her collegiate career and Caffarena's first win as a Blazer. Damaskova, Kajabova and Nera Tesankic all earned their first win of the 2026 season.
Singles
1. Kristyna Damaskova (UAB) def. Savannah Webster (BELW) 6-1, 6-3
2. Klara Kajabova (UAB) def. Mia Jones (BELW) 6-1, 6-3
3. Nera Tesankic (UAB) def. Jessica Popiol (BELW) 4-6, 6-2, 1-0 (10-8)
4. Cielo Tapia-Cruz (BELW) def. Gresi Bajri (UAB) 7-5, 1-6, 1-0 (11-9)
5. Julia Caffarena (UAB) def. Ketevan Jeladze (BELW) 6-4, 6-4
6. Antonia Ende (UAB) def. Libbie Hamilton (BELW) 6-3, 6-1
UP NEXT
The Blazers travel to Tuscaloosa, Ala., to face Alabama on Saturday, Feb. 7. First serve is set for 4 p.m. CT.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information about the UAB women's tennis team, be sure to follow them on Twitter and Instagram @UAB_WTN.
The Blazers opened the match by taking the doubles point. Kristyna Damaskova and Klara Kajabova took care of business on Court 1 while Julia Caffarena teamed up with Antonia Ende to secure the point with a win on Court 3.
Doubles
1. Kristyna Damaskova/Klara Kajabova (UAB) def. Savannah Webster/Jessica Popiol (BELW) 6-3
2. Mia Jones/Cielo Tapia-Cruz (BELW) def. Gresi Bajri/Nera Tesankic (UAB) 6-3
3. Julia Caffarena/Antonia Ende (UAB) def. Emma Grant/Libbie Hamilton (BELW) 6-4
UAB was able to capture five of the six singles points to secure the 6-1 victory. The win for Ende is the first of her collegiate career and Caffarena's first win as a Blazer. Damaskova, Kajabova and Nera Tesankic all earned their first win of the 2026 season.
Singles
1. Kristyna Damaskova (UAB) def. Savannah Webster (BELW) 6-1, 6-3
2. Klara Kajabova (UAB) def. Mia Jones (BELW) 6-1, 6-3
3. Nera Tesankic (UAB) def. Jessica Popiol (BELW) 4-6, 6-2, 1-0 (10-8)
4. Cielo Tapia-Cruz (BELW) def. Gresi Bajri (UAB) 7-5, 1-6, 1-0 (11-9)
5. Julia Caffarena (UAB) def. Ketevan Jeladze (BELW) 6-4, 6-4
6. Antonia Ende (UAB) def. Libbie Hamilton (BELW) 6-3, 6-1
UP NEXT
The Blazers travel to Tuscaloosa, Ala., to face Alabama on Saturday, Feb. 7. First serve is set for 4 p.m. CT.
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:
2,1,6,5,3
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