2 Hawkeyes to Compete in ITA-All American Championships

CARY, N.C. – Two University of Iowa women’s tennis student-athletes – seniors Daianne Hayashida and Tereza Dejnozkova -- will compete at the ITA Women’s All-American Championships, beginning Saturday, at Cary Tennis Park in Cary, North Carolina.

The duo will compete in the pre-qualifying draw in doubles. Dejnozkova will play in the singles pre-qualifying draw, while Hayashida will play in the qualifying draw.

“It’s great to get back on the court and have our fall season start at the ITA All-American Championships,” said Iowa head coach Sasha Boros. “It’s one of the tournaments that is a qualifier for the NCAA singles and doubles championships this fall. It’s a prestigious, competitive, high-level tournament. I know Tereza and Daianne are looking forward to competing and having an opportunity to move forward in draws. This competition is always tough, and we’re looking forward to high-quality matches.”

Dejnozkova will open the tournament Saturday in the Round of 160, facing Charlotte’s Sara Suchankova at 9:30 a.m. (CT).

In doubles, Hayashida and Dejnozkova will meet Utah’s Kaila Barksdale and Sara Akid at 2:30 p.m.

Hayashida will begin her singles run on Monday.

Live streaming of the matches will be available via Cracked Racquets.

Prequalifying Singles Draw – Round of 160

Tereza Dejnozkova (Iowa) vs. Sara Suchankova (Charlotte) – 9/20 – 9:30 a.m.

Prequalifying Doubles Draw – Round of 32

Daianne Hayashida/Tereza Dejnozkova (Iowa) vs. Kaila Barksdale/Sara Akid (Utah) – 9/20 – 2:30 p.m.

Qualifying Singles Draw

Daianne Hayashida (Iowa) vs. TBA