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Saturday, January 18
Indian Wells, Calif.
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K-State, Kansas Split Matches to Wrap Up Duel in the Desert
Jan 18, 2025 | Tennis
The Wildcats return home to host Drake on January 25
The K-State women's tennis team wrapped up the Duel in the Desert on Saturday (Jan. 18) facing Kansas in another 10 match draw at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden near Palm Springs, Calif.
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In the second match in three days, the Wildcats won five matches, topping the Jayhawks in four out of seven singles matches and one doubles match.
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Sophomores Zali Morris and Tereza Polakova bounced back in doubles play, victorious over Yerkezhan Arystanbekova and Anna Putilina 6-3.
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In a tiebreaker match, sophomores Maralgoo Chogsomjav and Charlotte Keitel battled against Jasmine Adams and Kyoka Kubo but could not secure a win, losing 6-7 (5-7). Senior Veronika Kulhava and Maria Santos fell short to Gracie Mulville and Heike Janse Van Vuuren, 6-3.
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K-State found success in four singles matches, Kulhava and Santos both going undefeated throughout the tournament. Kulhava played consistently against Van Vuuren, coming out on top 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, while Santos swept Maria Titova in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4.
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Keitel starts the season 2-0 in three-set matches, taking back control in the third set, defeating Mulville 6-3, 4-6, 6-3. Junior Sana Garakani battled against Putilina in a high scoring second set, for a 6-2, 7-5 win.
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Chogsomjav could not find her footing against Kubo, losing 2-6, 0-6. Polakova fought in the second set versus Meriem Ben Ezzedine but could not force a third, losing 6-2, 6-4. 6. Against Arystanbekova, Morris could not keep the momentum, losing 4-6, 1-6.
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The Wildcats returns to Manhattan on Saturday (Jan. 25) to host the first meet at Body First Tennis Center against Drake at 10 a.m.
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FROM THE COURTS
Head Coach Jordan Smith
On the performance throughout the tournament…
"We had a solid finish, showed some of our best tennis as a team. I'm glad we got invited to this event. It was a great early test to see where we are currently and where we can go as a team. All three of these teams have a chance to make it to the post season and I believe we have the same chances as well."
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On playing the next three matches at home…
"We'll be happy to be back in Manhattan a few weeks hosting some quality opponents at home. Ready to show our best next Saturday!"
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Kansas vs K-State
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Indian Wells, Calif.
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Singles Competition
Charlotte Keitel (KSU) def. Gracie Mulville (KU) 6-3, 4-6, 6-3
Kyoka Kubo (KU) def. Maralgoo Chogsomjav (KSU) 6-2, 6-0
Meriem Ben Ezzedine (KU) def. Tereza Polakova (KSU) 6-2, 6-4
Maria Santos (KSU) def. Maria Titova (KU) 6-2, 6-4
Veronika Kulhava (KSU) def. Heike Janse Van Vuuren (KU) 6-3, 4-6, 6-4
Yerkezhan Arystanbekova (KU) def. Zali Morris (KSU) 6-4, 6-1
Sana Garakani (KSU) def. Anna Putilina (KU) 6-2, 7-5
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Doubles Competition
Gracie Mulville/Heike Janse Van Vuuren (KU) def. Veronika Kulhava/Maria Santos (KSU) 6-3
Jasmine Adams/Kyoka Kubo (KU) def. Maralgoo Chogsomjav/Charlotte Keitel (KSU) 7-6 (7-5)
Zali Morris/Tereza Polakova (KSU) def. Yerkezhan Arystanbekova/Anna Putilina (KU) 6-3
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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), Instagram and Facebook.
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In the second match in three days, the Wildcats won five matches, topping the Jayhawks in four out of seven singles matches and one doubles match.
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Sophomores Zali Morris and Tereza Polakova bounced back in doubles play, victorious over Yerkezhan Arystanbekova and Anna Putilina 6-3.
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In a tiebreaker match, sophomores Maralgoo Chogsomjav and Charlotte Keitel battled against Jasmine Adams and Kyoka Kubo but could not secure a win, losing 6-7 (5-7). Senior Veronika Kulhava and Maria Santos fell short to Gracie Mulville and Heike Janse Van Vuuren, 6-3.
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K-State found success in four singles matches, Kulhava and Santos both going undefeated throughout the tournament. Kulhava played consistently against Van Vuuren, coming out on top 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, while Santos swept Maria Titova in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4.
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Keitel starts the season 2-0 in three-set matches, taking back control in the third set, defeating Mulville 6-3, 4-6, 6-3. Junior Sana Garakani battled against Putilina in a high scoring second set, for a 6-2, 7-5 win.
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Chogsomjav could not find her footing against Kubo, losing 2-6, 0-6. Polakova fought in the second set versus Meriem Ben Ezzedine but could not force a third, losing 6-2, 6-4. 6. Against Arystanbekova, Morris could not keep the momentum, losing 4-6, 1-6.
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The Wildcats returns to Manhattan on Saturday (Jan. 25) to host the first meet at Body First Tennis Center against Drake at 10 a.m.
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FROM THE COURTS
Head Coach Jordan Smith
On the performance throughout the tournament…
"We had a solid finish, showed some of our best tennis as a team. I'm glad we got invited to this event. It was a great early test to see where we are currently and where we can go as a team. All three of these teams have a chance to make it to the post season and I believe we have the same chances as well."
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On playing the next three matches at home…
"We'll be happy to be back in Manhattan a few weeks hosting some quality opponents at home. Ready to show our best next Saturday!"
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Kansas vs K-State
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Indian Wells, Calif.
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Singles Competition
Charlotte Keitel (KSU) def. Gracie Mulville (KU) 6-3, 4-6, 6-3
Kyoka Kubo (KU) def. Maralgoo Chogsomjav (KSU) 6-2, 6-0
Meriem Ben Ezzedine (KU) def. Tereza Polakova (KSU) 6-2, 6-4
Maria Santos (KSU) def. Maria Titova (KU) 6-2, 6-4
Veronika Kulhava (KSU) def. Heike Janse Van Vuuren (KU) 6-3, 4-6, 6-4
Yerkezhan Arystanbekova (KU) def. Zali Morris (KSU) 6-4, 6-1
Sana Garakani (KSU) def. Anna Putilina (KU) 6-2, 7-5
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Doubles Competition
Gracie Mulville/Heike Janse Van Vuuren (KU) def. Veronika Kulhava/Maria Santos (KSU) 6-3
Jasmine Adams/Kyoka Kubo (KU) def. Maralgoo Chogsomjav/Charlotte Keitel (KSU) 7-6 (7-5)
Zali Morris/Tereza Polakova (KSU) def. Yerkezhan Arystanbekova/Anna Putilina (KU) 6-3
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