ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Tenth-ranked Flagler College women's tennis opened its season with a 6-1 victory over the University of Nebraska Kearney Saturday morning at the Flagler Tennis Complex.
 
 "I'm so happy we were able get this match in today after the rain yesterday," Flagler head women's coach Rodrigo Puebla said. "Our start in the match day was a little rough, since we haven't played any matches in two weeks. In the end, we were able to put our games together and finish in a great way. Now, we are looking forward to a great match tomorrow at Valdosta State."
 
The Saints (1-0) will have a quick turnaround with a trip over the state line to Valdosta State University for a 2 p.m. first serve.
 
In doubles, Flagler won the point with a 3-0 sweep of the Lopers (1-2). Eden Schlagenhauf and Luisa Hrda won the first point by a landslide (6-0), while the duo of Amelie Vossgaetter and Anika Nissen secured the doubles point with a 6-2 win. Florencia Massardo Brain and Alessandra Traub finished the sweep in a close 7-5 victory.
 
The No. 1 singles match secured the win for Flagler as Schlagenhauf defeated Mia Sherikulova, 6-4 and 6-0, following wins by Vossgaetter (6-1, 6-0) and Nissen (6-1, 6-0). Massardo Brain won the No. 6 match via 6-4 decisions in both sets as Traub secured the sixth point with a pair of 6-2 wins.
 
 
Singles

Eden Schlagenhauf (FLG) def. Mia Sherikulova (UNK), 6-4, 6-0
Melisa Becerra (UNK) def. Luisa Hrda (FLG), 6-4, 7-5
Alessandra Traub (FLG) def. Jazmin Zamorano (UNK), 6-2, 6-2
Anika Nissen (FLG) def. Claire Neil (UNK), 6-1, 6-0
Amelie Vossgaetter (FLG) def. Pranathi Gannavaram (UNK), 6-1, 6-0
Flo. Massardo Brain (FLG) def. Brooklyn Hunter (UNK), 6-4, 6-4

Order of Finish: 5, 4, 1, 6, 2, 3
 
 
Doubles

Eden Schlagenhauf/Luisa Hrda (FLG) def. Melisa Becerra/Claire Neil (UNK), 6-0
Florencia Massardo Brain/Alessandra Traub (FLG) def. Mia Sherikulova/Brooklyn Hunter (UNK), 7-5
Amelie Vossgaetter/Anika Nissen (FLG) def. Morales/Pranathi Gannavaram (UNK), 6-2
 
Order of Finish: 1, 3, 2
 
 
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