By Michael Otero
Co-Editor in Chief
On Wednesday, April 13, the women’s tennis team opened up their spring season against Adelphi University. The Pioneers dropped a 7-2 decision at the LIU Post Tennis Courts.
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In singles play, the Pioneers won the first two flights, but then suffered consecutive losses in singles and doubles play. Freshman Shanice Arthur dominated in a straight set victory at the No. 1 singles, beating her opponent 6-3, 6-2. With the victory, Arthur improved her record to a team-best 9-2.
Senior Didi Fatchikova followed Arthur’s victory with one of her own; earning a hard-fought 6-4 win at the No. 2 flight.
In doubles play, the No. 1 pair of Fatchikova and senior Lucie Chrastecka battled and ultimately fell by a score of 8-6. At the second doubles flight, Arthur and junior Heena Kewalramani also fell.
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