Gonzaga University
Portland
Women's Tennis Comes up Just Short against Portland
4/11/2026 8:24:00 PM | Women's Tennis
The Zags stay home tomorrow for the final home match of the season
The Zags started off with a strong lead in taking the doubles point. Back on court one is Emily Robertson and Ella Nielsen, who swept the court in a 6-2 victory. Rose Hayes and Sveva Zerpelloni also took charge with a 6-4 victory over Portland.
Senior Brooke Bittner kept the momentum up, adding another point for the Zags in singles, with a 6-3 lead in the first set, before capturing the win 6-0. Elizabeth Tindera also showcased a strong lead on court five, winning 6-2 and 6-4.
Gonzaga lost the momentum in singles in a close matchup. Emily Robertson fell short to her opponent Alaia Rubio Perez, 6-1 and 6-2. Senior Diana Yanotovskaya battled through two sets before dropping to Portland, 6-2 and 6-3. Sveva Zerpelloni couldn't find traction against Nadine Arbraizar Martinez, in a 6-3 loss for both sets. Senior Rose Hayes pushed her opponent in a tight singles match, losing the first set 6-3. Hayes claimed the second set in a tiebreaker 7-6, before falling short in the last set 6-2.
The Zags will close out their last home game tomorrow against Seattle U. The match will begin around 1 pm.
Doubles
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Ella Nielsen / Emily Robertson (GU) def. Maria Galatescu / Alaia Rubio Perez (PORT) 6–2
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Rose Hayes / Sveva Zerpelloni (GU) def. N Arbaizar Martinez / Dariya Radulova (PORT) 6–4
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Elizabeth Tindera / Diana Yanotovskaya (GU) vs. Kylie Canubida / Meagan Pearson (PORT) 6–5 UF
Singles
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Alaia Rubio Perez (PORT) def. Emily Robertson (GU) 6–1, 6–2
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Dariya Radulova (PORT) def. Diana Yanotovskaya (GU) 6–2, 6–3
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N Arbaizar Martinez (PORT) def. Sveva Zerpelloni (GU) 6–3, 6–3
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Maria Galatescu (PORT) def. Rose Hayes (GU) 6–3, 7–6, 6–2
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Elizabeth Tindera (GU) def. Meagan Pearson (PORT) 6–2, 6–4
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Brooke Bittner (GU) def. Kylie Canubida (PORT) 6–3, 6–0
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
1,2
#1 Singles Match
#2 Singles Match
#3 Singles Match
#4 Singles Match
#5 Singles Match
#6 Singles Match
Order of Finish:
6,1,5,2,3,4
