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Women's Tennis Advance Several in Gonzaga Invite

The Zags finish the tournament tomorrow

SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga women's tennis continued its strong play on the second day of the Gonzaga Invite, with six Bulldogs advancing to the semifinals in their respective singles draws on Saturday.

Emily Robertson led the way with a convincing 6-3, 6-1 victory in her quarterfinal matchup, while Rose Hayes also moved on with a steady 6-3, 6-3 win. Elizabeth Tindera battled through a tight three-setter, rallying for a 4-6, 7-5, 10-6 win, and Ella Nielsen cruised to a 6-0, 6-0 sweep to punch her ticket to the semifinals. Karla Brown came from behind to take a 1-6, 6-2, 10-8 victory, and Sveva Zerpelloni narrowly fell 6-2, 7-6 (1) in a competitive quarterfinal.

In consolation play, Diana Yanotovskaya earned a 6-2, 6-4 victory, and Madeleine MacNeille posted a strong 6-2, 6-2 win to advance. Savannah Johnson dropped her match 6-1, 6-1, while Brooke Bittner fell 7-5, 6-3 in a tight battle.

In doubles, the tandem of Emily Robertson and Ella Nielsen picked up a 6-2 semifinal win, while Rose Hayes and Sveva Zerpelloni also advanced with a 6-3 victory. Savannah Johnson and Madeline MacNeille came up short in consolation quarterfinals, falling 6-3.

The Bulldogs will return to action Sunday for semifinal and final play to close out the Gonzaga Invite.

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Players Mentioned

Brooke  Bittner

Brooke Bittner

Senior
Rose Hayes

Rose Hayes

Senior
Savannah Johnson

Savannah Johnson

Junior
Ella Nielsen

Ella Nielsen

Junior
Emily Robertson

Emily Robertson

Junior
Karla Brown

Karla Brown

Freshman
Elizabeth Tindera

Elizabeth Tindera

Junior
Diana Yanotovskaya

Diana Yanotovskaya

Senior
Sveva     Zerpelloni

Sveva Zerpelloni

Freshman
Madeleine MacNeille

Madeleine MacNeille

Junior

Players Mentioned

Brooke  Bittner

Brooke Bittner

Senior
Rose Hayes

Rose Hayes

Senior
Savannah Johnson

Savannah Johnson

Junior
Ella Nielsen

Ella Nielsen

Junior
Emily Robertson

Emily Robertson

Junior
Karla Brown

Karla Brown

Freshman
Elizabeth Tindera

Elizabeth Tindera

Junior
Diana Yanotovskaya

Diana Yanotovskaya

Senior
Sveva     Zerpelloni

Sveva Zerpelloni

Freshman
Madeleine MacNeille

Madeleine MacNeille

Junior