Wisconsin women's tennis reaches 6-0 after dual 7-0 victories

The Wisconsin women's tennis team defeated Bradley and Green Bay with identical 7-0 scores on Saturday, extending its winless streak to six games. The Badgers secured both ends of the doubleheader, improving their season record to 6-0.

Wisconsin's current performance represents the program's best start since 1992. The team entered the second match of the day with Green Bay short on personnel. The visitors had only five players available and could not maintain pace against the Badgers.

The outcome was decided in the doubles rounds. Freshman MaryAnn Rompf and senior Kelsey Grambeau defeated Theresa Tebon and Tallie Piaskowski, 6-1. Sophomore Melissa Pick and freshman Lexi Keberle followed with a 6-0 victory over Maria Neff and Samm Pedersen.

Wisconsin players did not drop a set in the singles matches. Keberle won the first singles point against Tebon, 6-1, 6-1. She has not lost in singles or doubles this season and holds a combined record of 7-0. Rompf defeated Piaskowski, 6-3, 6-1, while Michelle Linden won 6-1, 6-0 over Sterre Tijssens at third singles.

Pick shut out Neff, 6-0, 6-0, at fourth singles. Christina Zordani beat Pedersen, 6-0, 6-1, at fifth singles. Zordani has now won five consecutive singles matches this season.

Head coach Kelcy McKenna attributed the win to the team's focus on effort, attitude, and energy. She stated that the players managed the controlables well. McKenna noted that the team must continue refining its doubles serves and returns to remain aggressive. She also emphasized the need to carry momentum from doubles into singles without giving away free points.

The team will next compete in the National Team Indoor Championship, scheduled for Feb. 9-12. The Badgers will host the event and aim to extend their undefeated start.