PAGVT Wins Season Opener

Girls Tennis kicked off the season with a 6-3 victory against Groton. In near-ideal conditions for an early spring season opener, the team came out strong, taking all three doubles games. Mercan Draman ('26) and Angelina Zhang ('27) also won playing exhibition doubles.

Facing a formidable lineup from Groton this year, the team brought momentum into the singles matches. Nitya Madduri ('28) outlasted her opponent in first singles and won in a third set tiebreak, while Kendra Tomala ('26) held her own despite an injury that limited her to underhand serving. At third, Michelle Oh ('29) made a great debut with her 2nd doubles victory and a strong singles performance. Lara Madan ('26) at 4 singles battled through a close match before falling in a third set tiebreak. Evelyn Kung ('26, 5 singles) and Mercan (6 singles) both helped to clinch the match with decisive singles wins.

It was an amazing start to the season and we can’t wait for what’s ahead! PAGVT next faces Austin Prep at home on Wednesday, April 8.

Doubles:

  1. Kendra Tomala/Michelle Oh def. Groton 8-7 (7-4)
  2. Nitya Madduri/Mira Phan def. Groton 8-1
  3. Evelyn Kung/Lara Madan def. Groton 8-6
  4. (Exhibition) Mercan Draman/Angelina Zhang def. Groton 8-3

Singles:

  1. Nitya Madduri def. Groton 4-6, 6-1, 10-8
  2. Groton def. Kendra Tomala 4-6, 3-6
  3. Groton def. Michelle Oh 2-6, 2-6
  4. Groton def. Lara Madan 6-4, 4-6, 6-10
  5. Evelyn Kung def. Groton 6-2, 6-3
  6. Mercan Draman def. Groton 6-0, 6-2