KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Seri Nayuki continued her impressive fall by securing a spot in the quarterfinals at the 2026 ITA South Sectional Championship Friday.
The sophomore defeated Deniz Dilek from in-state foe Georgia, 6-4, 6-4, in the round of 16. She will face FAU's Malwina Rowinska Saturday at 12 p.m. Dilek was ranked No. 27 in the Aug. 25 ITA rankings.
In doubles consolation, Given Roach and Eleni Karantali fell to Lisa Kamigata and Saray Yli-Piipari from host school Tennessee.
RESULTS
Singles – Round of 16
- Seri Nayuki (GT) def. Deniz Dilek (Georgia), 6-4, 6-4
Doubles – Consolation
- Lisa Kamigata/Saray Yli-Piipari (Tennessee) def. Given Roach/Eleni Karantali (GT), 6-2, 6-1
Full Steam Ahead
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