UAB Women’s Tennis Downs Belmont, 6-1

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The UAB women’s tennis team secured its first victory of the season on Sunday, defeating Belmont 6-1. The Blazers demonstrated early dominance by claiming the doubles point and carried that momentum through singles play, winning five of the six individual matches.

Doubles Play Sets the Tone

UAB began the match strongly, taking two of the three doubles contests. The duo of Kristyna Damaskova and Klara Kajabova prevailed on Court 1 with a 6-3 win over Savannah Webster and Jessica Popiol. Julia Caffarena and Antonia Ende secured the crucial doubles point with a 6-4 victory on Court 3 against Emma Grant and Libbie Hamilton. Belmont’s Mia Jones and Cielo Tapia-Cruz were able to win on Court 2 against Gresi Bajri and Nera Tesankic, also by a score of 6-3.

Did You Know? The UAB victory marked the first collegiate win for Antonia Ende and Julia Caffarena.

Singles Sweep Secures Victory

The Blazers continued their success in singles competition, winning five matches. Kristyna Damaskova defeated Savannah Webster 6-1, 6-3 on Court 1, while Klara Kajabova secured a 6-1, 6-3 win over Mia Jones on Court 2. Nera Tesankic battled to a 4-6, 6-2, 1-0 (10-8) victory on Court 3. Cielo Tapia-Cruz managed to secure the lone point for Belmont, defeating Gresi Bajri 7-5, 1-6, 1-0 (11-9) on Court 4. Julia Caffarena won her match on Court 5 against Ketevan Jeladze 6-4, 6-4, and Antonia Ende completed the UAB sweep with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Libbie Hamilton on Court 6.

Expert Insight: Securing the doubles point often provides a significant psychological advantage in collegiate tennis, and UAB capitalized on that momentum to dominate in singles play.

Looking Ahead

UAB’s next match is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, against Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The first serve is set for 4 p.m. CT. A strong performance against Alabama could build on this initial victory and establish UAB as a competitive force in the region. It is possible the team will look to continue the momentum from this win in their upcoming match.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score of the match?

The final score was UAB 6, Belmont 1.

Which UAB players won their singles matches?

Kristyna Damaskova, Klara Kajabova, Nera Tesankic, Julia Caffarena, and Antonia Ende all won their singles matches for UAB.

When and where will UAB play their next match?

UAB will play Alabama on Saturday, February 7, at 4 p.m. CT in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

What does this early-season win suggest about the potential of the UAB women’s tennis team this year?