MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Iowa women’s tennis team continued to make strides on day four of the ITA Central Regionals, with Marisa Schmidt and Daianne Hayashida advancing to the quarterfinals in doubles and Tereza Dejnozkova securing a spot in the singles semifinals.
In the Round of 16 doubles action, Schmidt and Hayashida picked up an 8-3 victory over Central Arkansas’ Vichitraporn Vimuktananda and Konomi Miyakawa, earning them a place in the quarterfinals. However, their run came to an end with a hard-fought 8-5 loss to Arkansas’s Grace O’Donnell and Anet Koskel in the quarterfinals.
In singles, Dejnozkova advanced to the semifinals after her opponent, Ange Oby Kajuru of Oklahoma State, retired due to injury. Dejnozkova will look to continue her impressive run as she competes in the semifinals on Sunday at 10 a.m. (CT).
The Hawkeyes will return to the court tomorrow to conclude their tournament journey with Dejnozkova competing in the main draw singles semifinals.
HEAR FROM HEAD COACH SASHA BOROS-SCHMID
“It was another great day at regionals. There was a lot of great competitive matches for us today. We’re excited for Tereza’s opportunity to play in the semifinals tomorrow morning, and we’re looking forward to a great competitive match.”
Day 4 Results
Doubles- Round of 16
Marisa Schmidt/Daianne Hayashida (Iowa) def. Vichitraporn Vimuktananda/Konomi Miyakawa (Central Arkansas): 8-3
Doubles- Quarterfinals
Grace O’Donnell/Anet Koskel (Arkansas) def. Marisa Schmidt/Daianne Hayashida (Iowa): 8-5
Singles
Tereza Dejnozkova (Iowa) def. Ange Oby Kajuru (Oklahoma State): WD (Inj)