The MC tennis teams traveled down to Orlando, Florida over spring break to play Palm Beach Atlantic, St. Leo, and Barry.
The women’s team went 1-2 over the break, beating PBA 4-0, falling 3-4 to St. Leo, and losing to Barry 0-4. St. Leo is currently ranked 45th, while Barry is third in the country. The Mississippi College team went up to #15 after the trip. The women’s record is now 9-3. Emma Roberts is ranked individually at 26th, and Rocio Martinez is ranked 35th. Roberts and Ana De Mata are ranked 40th in doubles with Anna Hudson and Alizee Ripolles close behind at 49th.
The men’s team fared similarly, going 1-2 as well. The team won 4-0 against PBA, lost 1-4 to #17 St. Leo, and 2-5 to #8 Barry. The men’s record is 7-5 post spring break. The team is currently ranked 23rd. Alex Blanchard is ranked fourth in the country individually. Rafael Sabio and Gustavo Tedesco are ranked #38 in doubles.
Choctaw tennis will play Southern Arkansas on Wednesday, March 19 at home before opening up conference play at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 21 against Auburn Montgomery.
Alizee Ripolles cheers after a big point during the Palm Beach Atlantic match Monday, March 10. Ripolles won the match 6-2, 6-1 at number five singles. (Photo Credit: Elena Roberts)
Alex Blanchard preps to hit a forehand. He did not finish the match due to the team clinching. The score was 6-1, 3-6, 4-2. Blanchard played number one singles. (Photo Credit: Elena Roberts)
Katharina Weber hits an overhead. Weber did not finish due to the team clinching. The score was 6-4, 0-2. Weber played number four singles. (Photo Credit: Elena Roberts)
Sergio Ramirez celebrates. Ramirez was in a third set when the match clinched. The score was 2-6, 6-1, 3-1. Ramirez played number five singles. (Photo Credit: Elena Roberts)
Rocio Martinez split-steps mid-point. Martinez won the match with a decisive 6-1, 6-3 victory. Martinez played number three singles. (Photo Credit: Elena Roberts)
Rafael Sabio hits a backhand. Sabio ended up winning his match 7-5, 6-4 at number two singles. (Photo Credit: Elena Roberts)
Ana De Mata prepares to serve. De Mata won the match 6-3, 6-1 at number two singles. (Photo Credit: Elena Roberts)
Walker Ellis smiles post-doubles match. Ellis played with Ramirez and clinched the doubles point 7-6. (Photo Credit: Elena Roberts)
Hudson preps to hit a forehand. Hudson did not finish the match due to it being clinched. The score was 6-4, 2-1. Hudson was at number six singles. (Photo Credit: Elena Roberts)
Harry Forsyth coaches Ramirez. (Photo Credit: Elena Roberts)
Emma Roberts split-steps mid-point. Roberts played number one singles. She did not finish the match due to clinching. The score was 6-1, 3-3. (Photo Credit: Elena Roberts)
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