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Women's Tennis Secures Doubles Win Before Singles Go Unfinished Against Norfolk State
2.21.25 | Women's Tennis
PHILADELPHIA – Temple women's tennis secured a doubles victory against Norfolk State, but singles play went unfinished, resulting in a no decision. The Owls set the tone early by claiming the doubles point, showcasing strong chemistry across all three pairs.
How It Happep
Results
Doubles
1. Marianthi Christoforidou/Thamara Kawaratani (TEM) v.s Sofiya Tsitavets/Yuliya Yurkova (NFU), 5-4 UF
2. Nina Andreoni/Irmak Ozturk (TEM) def. Sara Gonzalez/Angelina Maniawska (NFU), 6-1
3. Maria Martinez/Aditi Vaidya (TEM) def. Caroline Nicholls/Sabina Iurea (NFU), 6-2
Singles
1. Irmak Ozturk (TEM) v.s Caroline Nicholls (NFU), 1-0 UF
2. Thamara Kawaratani (TEM) v.s Sofiya Tsitavets (NFU), 1-0 UF
3. Marianthi Christoforidou (TEM) v.s Angelina Maniawska (NFU), UF
4. Maria Martinez (TEM) v.s Yuliya Yurkova (NFU), UF
5. Nina Andreoni (TEM) v.s Sabina Iurea (NFU), UF
6. Aditi Vaidya (TEM) v.s Sara Gonzalez (NFU), UF
Order of finish:
Doubles: 3,2,1
Singles: 1,2,3
UP NEXT
Temple will return to action on Sunday, February 23, in Philadelphia, PA, against LIU at 4:45 p.m.
For complete coverage of Temple Women's Tennis, follow the Owls on social media @TempleWTennis (Twitter), facebook.com/TempleWomensTennis (Facebook), @templewtennis (Instagram), or visit the official home of Temple University Athletics at owlsports.com. Please consider supporting Temple Women's Tennis with a donation by clicking here -> https://bit.ly/3ZKNIRw
How It Happep
- Temple secured the doubles point with dominant performances at the No. 2 and 3 spots. Nina Andreoni and Irmak Ozturk cruised to a 6-1 victory, while Maria Martinez and Aditi Vaidya followed with a commanding 6-2 win. The No. 1 duo of Marianthi Christoforidou and Thamara Kawaratani held a 5-4 lead before the match went unfinished.
- In singles, the Owls were in control before play was halted. Ozturk and Kawaratani each led their matches at No. 1 and No. 2, while Christoforidou's match at No. 3 went unfinished.
Results
Doubles
1. Marianthi Christoforidou/Thamara Kawaratani (TEM) v.s Sofiya Tsitavets/Yuliya Yurkova (NFU), 5-4 UF
2. Nina Andreoni/Irmak Ozturk (TEM) def. Sara Gonzalez/Angelina Maniawska (NFU), 6-1
3. Maria Martinez/Aditi Vaidya (TEM) def. Caroline Nicholls/Sabina Iurea (NFU), 6-2
Singles
1. Irmak Ozturk (TEM) v.s Caroline Nicholls (NFU), 1-0 UF
2. Thamara Kawaratani (TEM) v.s Sofiya Tsitavets (NFU), 1-0 UF
3. Marianthi Christoforidou (TEM) v.s Angelina Maniawska (NFU), UF
4. Maria Martinez (TEM) v.s Yuliya Yurkova (NFU), UF
5. Nina Andreoni (TEM) v.s Sabina Iurea (NFU), UF
6. Aditi Vaidya (TEM) v.s Sara Gonzalez (NFU), UF
Order of finish:
Doubles: 3,2,1
Singles: 1,2,3
UP NEXT
Temple will return to action on Sunday, February 23, in Philadelphia, PA, against LIU at 4:45 p.m.
For complete coverage of Temple Women's Tennis, follow the Owls on social media @TempleWTennis (Twitter), facebook.com/TempleWomensTennis (Facebook), @templewtennis (Instagram), or visit the official home of Temple University Athletics at owlsports.com. Please consider supporting Temple Women's Tennis with a donation by clicking here -> https://bit.ly/3ZKNIRw
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
12
40
5UF
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
3,2,1
Order of Finish:
1,2,3
Players Mentioned
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