Women’s Tennis Completes Day One at Roberta Alison Classic – Ole Miss Athletics
In Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the Ole Miss women’s tennis team had a promising start at the Roberta Alison Classic on Friday, highlighted by standout performances from freshman duo Ichino Horikawa and Owen Wilkinson. Horikawa showcased her skills in singles, achieving a solid victory over Julia Milan of ETSU with a score of 6-3, 7-5. She continued her impressive run by defeating Georgia Tech’s Given Roach in a hard-fought match, winning 6-4, 6-7 (6), 7-6 (4). These victories marked Horikawa’s sixth and seventh wins since joining the collegiate ranks.
Meanwhile, Owen Wilkinson faced some challenges in singles but eventually secured a decisive win in the consolation round against Alcorn State’s Zoe Crimmel, winning in straight sets 6-1, 6-2. Although Wilkinson lost his earlier match against Ava Rath from USA, 6-0, 6-2, his consolation success highlighted his resilience.
The tournament will conclude for the Rebels on Saturday, November 1, featuring two rounds of doubles and one more round of singles. For ongoing updates about Ole Miss Women’s Tennis, fans can follow their social media accounts on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, as well as Coach Roberts on Twitter. The team’s performance and determination indicate a promising future for both Horikawa and Wilkinson as they continue to develop their skills in collegiate tennis.
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