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Chogsomjav Sisters Advance in Singles Main Draw at ITA Central Regional
Oct 17, 2025 | Tennis
The Wildcats continue to compete in singles matches in the regional tournament
NORMAN, Okla.- Junior Maralgoo Chogsomjav and freshman Martaa Chogsomjav were successful in the ITA Central Regional Championship singles first round on Friday (October 17) at Headington Family Tennis Center.
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In the main draw, Martaa faced Tatyana Nikolenko from Wichita State, going back and forth in a high scoring first set before winning 7-5, 6-3. Martaa advanced to the singles main draw after two victories in the qualifying draw on Thursday. After a straight sets sweep in her first match, she battled back in three sets in the next round against Zoe Lazar from Missouri, for a 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 win.
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After automatically qualifying for the main draw, Maralgoo's first singles match was against the hosting Sooner's Laura Brunkel. After a tiebreaker in the first set she continued to gain momentum in a high scoring match for a 7-6 (7-4), 7-5 win.
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Maralgoo also found success in the first two rounds of doubles matches with sophomore partner Chanel Rustemova. Starting the day with a 8-5 win over Alva Norberg and Andrea Pineda from North Dakota, the duo fell just short during the round of 16 in a tiebreaker at 7-8 (6-8) against Reya Coe and Yuzu Miyoshi of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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On Thusday, freshman Diana Smolinska also had success in the singles qualifying draw, defeating Francisca Gomez-Weiss from St. Louis, 6-2, 6-1. During the second round she fell short in three sets after starting off strong against Arkansas State's Lilly Cvanciger, 6-3, 4-6, 1-6.
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Junior Margaret Jaraczewski encountered a three set match against Ethel Li from North Dakota. After dropping the high scoring first set she battled back for a 6-4 decision in the second but couldn't keep the momentum, losing 5-7, 6-4, 3-6. Jaraczewski is now 3-3 in three set matches this fall.
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On Saturday (October 18) Martaa and Maralgoo will continue to advance in the singles main draw. Addison Renfro, Mallory Renfro, Rustemova and Smolinska will all compete in extra singles matches as well.
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FROM THE COURTS
Assistant Coach Maria Linares
On the performances from Martaa and Maralgoo…
"Martaa and Maggie had a big challenge today and they were up for it. They kept their focus and were able to execute their plan to succeed at the end."
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On the overall performances in singles and doubles…
"The other girls who competed today performed with more consistency and energy. It is never easy to bounce back but they all showed resilience in their performances. Overall, today the team did a good job working hard, bringing a lot of energy for each other, competing and fighting."
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ITA Central Regional Championship
Headington Family Tennis Center
Norman, Okla.
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Thursday, October 16
Singles Competition
Qualifying Draw- First Round
Martaa Chogsomjav (KSU) def. Raluca Puscas (MSU) 6-1, 6-1
Diana Smolinska (KSU) def. Francisca Gomez-Weiss (STL) 6-2, 6-1
Ethel Li (UND) def. Margaret Jaraczewski (KSU) 7-5, 4-6, 6-3
Sarah Millard (ASU) def. Chanel Rustemova (KSU) 6-1, 6-4
Qualifying Draw- Second Round
Martaa Chogsomjav (KSU) def. Zoe Lazar (MIZ) 2-6, 6-3, 6-4
Lilly Cvanciger (ASU) def. Diana Smolinska (KSU) 3-6, 6-4, 6-1
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Doubles First Round
Maralgoo Chogsomjav/Chanel Rustemova (KSU) def. Pia Kranholdt/Shuqian Xu (IOWA) 8-4
Tereza Dejnozkova/Dianne Hayashida (IOWA) def. Margaret Jaraczewski/Addison Renfro (KSU) 8-0
Maria Taranova/Natalia Trigosso (UNL) def. Martaa Chogsomjav/Diana Smolinska (KSU) 8-7 (7-5)
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Friday, October 17
Singles Competition
Main Draw- First Round
Maralgoo Chogsomjav (KSU) def. Laura Brunkel (OU) 7-6 (7-4), 7-5
Martaa Chogsomjav (KSU) def. Tatyana Nikolenko (WSU) 7-5, 6-3
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Doubles Competition
Second Round
Maralgoo Chogsomjav/Chanel Rustemova (KSU) def. Alva Norberg/Andrea Pineda (UND) 8-5
Round of 16
Reya Coe/Yuzu Miyoshi (UNL) def. Maralgoo Chogsomjav/Chanel Rustemova (KSU) 8-7 (8-6)
Consolation Round
Cassie Cervantes/Miranda Noor (ORU) def. Margaret Jaraczewski/Addison Renfro (KSU) 8-4
Uta Asakura/Coral Valle (TUL) def. Martaa Chogsomjav/Diana Smolinska (KSU) 8-4
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In the main draw, Martaa faced Tatyana Nikolenko from Wichita State, going back and forth in a high scoring first set before winning 7-5, 6-3. Martaa advanced to the singles main draw after two victories in the qualifying draw on Thursday. After a straight sets sweep in her first match, she battled back in three sets in the next round against Zoe Lazar from Missouri, for a 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 win.
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After automatically qualifying for the main draw, Maralgoo's first singles match was against the hosting Sooner's Laura Brunkel. After a tiebreaker in the first set she continued to gain momentum in a high scoring match for a 7-6 (7-4), 7-5 win.
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Maralgoo also found success in the first two rounds of doubles matches with sophomore partner Chanel Rustemova. Starting the day with a 8-5 win over Alva Norberg and Andrea Pineda from North Dakota, the duo fell just short during the round of 16 in a tiebreaker at 7-8 (6-8) against Reya Coe and Yuzu Miyoshi of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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On Thusday, freshman Diana Smolinska also had success in the singles qualifying draw, defeating Francisca Gomez-Weiss from St. Louis, 6-2, 6-1. During the second round she fell short in three sets after starting off strong against Arkansas State's Lilly Cvanciger, 6-3, 4-6, 1-6.
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Junior Margaret Jaraczewski encountered a three set match against Ethel Li from North Dakota. After dropping the high scoring first set she battled back for a 6-4 decision in the second but couldn't keep the momentum, losing 5-7, 6-4, 3-6. Jaraczewski is now 3-3 in three set matches this fall.
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On Saturday (October 18) Martaa and Maralgoo will continue to advance in the singles main draw. Addison Renfro, Mallory Renfro, Rustemova and Smolinska will all compete in extra singles matches as well.
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FROM THE COURTS
Assistant Coach Maria Linares
On the performances from Martaa and Maralgoo…
"Martaa and Maggie had a big challenge today and they were up for it. They kept their focus and were able to execute their plan to succeed at the end."
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On the overall performances in singles and doubles…
"The other girls who competed today performed with more consistency and energy. It is never easy to bounce back but they all showed resilience in their performances. Overall, today the team did a good job working hard, bringing a lot of energy for each other, competing and fighting."
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ITA Central Regional Championship
Headington Family Tennis Center
Norman, Okla.
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Thursday, October 16
Singles Competition
Qualifying Draw- First Round
Martaa Chogsomjav (KSU) def. Raluca Puscas (MSU) 6-1, 6-1
Diana Smolinska (KSU) def. Francisca Gomez-Weiss (STL) 6-2, 6-1
Ethel Li (UND) def. Margaret Jaraczewski (KSU) 7-5, 4-6, 6-3
Sarah Millard (ASU) def. Chanel Rustemova (KSU) 6-1, 6-4
Qualifying Draw- Second Round
Martaa Chogsomjav (KSU) def. Zoe Lazar (MIZ) 2-6, 6-3, 6-4
Lilly Cvanciger (ASU) def. Diana Smolinska (KSU) 3-6, 6-4, 6-1
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Doubles First Round
Maralgoo Chogsomjav/Chanel Rustemova (KSU) def. Pia Kranholdt/Shuqian Xu (IOWA) 8-4
Tereza Dejnozkova/Dianne Hayashida (IOWA) def. Margaret Jaraczewski/Addison Renfro (KSU) 8-0
Maria Taranova/Natalia Trigosso (UNL) def. Martaa Chogsomjav/Diana Smolinska (KSU) 8-7 (7-5)
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Friday, October 17
Singles Competition
Main Draw- First Round
Maralgoo Chogsomjav (KSU) def. Laura Brunkel (OU) 7-6 (7-4), 7-5
Martaa Chogsomjav (KSU) def. Tatyana Nikolenko (WSU) 7-5, 6-3
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Doubles Competition
Second Round
Maralgoo Chogsomjav/Chanel Rustemova (KSU) def. Alva Norberg/Andrea Pineda (UND) 8-5
Round of 16
Reya Coe/Yuzu Miyoshi (UNL) def. Maralgoo Chogsomjav/Chanel Rustemova (KSU) 8-7 (8-6)
Consolation Round
Cassie Cervantes/Miranda Noor (ORU) def. Margaret Jaraczewski/Addison Renfro (KSU) 8-4
Uta Asakura/Coral Valle (TUL) def. Martaa Chogsomjav/Diana Smolinska (KSU) 8-4
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