K-State’s Ukita and Suarez Claim Doubles Win in ITA All-Americans
Oct 01, 2023 | Tennis
The team will compete next in the ITA Regionals in Lawrence on Oct. 12
CARY, N.C.- The K-State women's tennis team saw duo senior Manami Ukita and sophomore Vanesa Suarez compete in one consolation match on Sunday (Oct. 1) in the ITA All-Americans in Cary, N.C., at Cary Tennis Park.
Ukita and Suarez faced Colorado State's Sarka Richterova and Viktoryia Zhadzinskaya in an eight game pro set, becoming victorious at 8-5. The pair is now 2-2 in doubles competition this season.
On Saturday (Sept. 30), they were defeated by East Carolina's Ines Bachir and Alisha Hussain, 8-2.
K-State will compete next in the ITA Regionals starting Thursday (Oct. 12) in Lawrence, Kan., at the Jayhawk Tennis Center, hosted by Kansas.
FROM THE COURT
Assistant Coach Chase Colton
On the pair's performance this weekend…
"Really great response from our ladies today. [Head Coach Jordan Smith] really emphasizes with the team to control our side of the court and compete hard. Manami and Vanesa did that today after a tough day yesterday. I'm pleased with their effort and excited to get back to work with the whole team before the ITA Regionals at Kansas."
ITA All-Americans
Cary, N.C.
Cary Tennis Park
Doubles Competition
Vanesa Suarez/Manami Ukita (KSU) def. Sarka Richterova/Viktoryia Zhadzinskaya (CSU) 8-5
How to follow the 'Cats: For complete information on the K-State Women's Tennis Team, visit www.kstatesports.com and follow the team's social media channels on X (formerly Twitter), Threads, Facebook and Instagram.
Ukita and Suarez faced Colorado State's Sarka Richterova and Viktoryia Zhadzinskaya in an eight game pro set, becoming victorious at 8-5. The pair is now 2-2 in doubles competition this season.
On Saturday (Sept. 30), they were defeated by East Carolina's Ines Bachir and Alisha Hussain, 8-2.
K-State will compete next in the ITA Regionals starting Thursday (Oct. 12) in Lawrence, Kan., at the Jayhawk Tennis Center, hosted by Kansas.
FROM THE COURT
Assistant Coach Chase Colton
On the pair's performance this weekend…
"Really great response from our ladies today. [Head Coach Jordan Smith] really emphasizes with the team to control our side of the court and compete hard. Manami and Vanesa did that today after a tough day yesterday. I'm pleased with their effort and excited to get back to work with the whole team before the ITA Regionals at Kansas."
ITA All-Americans
Cary, N.C.
Cary Tennis Park
Doubles Competition
Vanesa Suarez/Manami Ukita (KSU) def. Sarka Richterova/Viktoryia Zhadzinskaya (CSU) 8-5
How to follow the 'Cats: For complete information on the K-State Women's Tennis Team, visit www.kstatesports.com and follow the team's social media channels on X (formerly Twitter), Threads, Facebook and Instagram.
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