THE FLATS – Georgia Tech women’s tennis returns to action this weekend with a pair of matches. The Yellow Jackets visit No. 14 Auburn on Friday at 4 p.m. before hosting Northwestern on Sunday at noon at the Ken Byers Tennis Complex.
THE SCENE
Georgia Tech (0-2) looks to collect its first dual match of the season this weekend. The Yellow Jackets opened dual play last weekend hosting the ITA Kickoff Weekend, narrowly falling in a pair of 4-3 matches to Old Dominion and Michigan. Carol Lee went undefeated on the weekend, picking up two singles wins and a doubles victory.
Auburn (4-0) blanked UCF in its ITA Kickoff Weekend in Orlando to remain perfect on the season after upending Arizona State, 4-3, to open the tournament. The Tigers have also defeated Furman and UAB on the young season. This weekend, Auburn hosts three home matches at the Yarbrough Tennis Center beginning on Friday. Georgia Tech leads the series against Auburn, 15-11, and took last season’s meeting in Atlanta, 5-2.
Northwestern (1-2) took part in the ITA Kickoff Weekend in Raleigh, N.C., this past weekend, splitting a pair of matches. The Wildcats fell to Wake Forest to open the weekend before rebounding with a victory over Penn State. Georgia Tech narrowly leads the all-time series against Northwestern, 10-9, and has taken the last two meetings.
FOLLOW ALONG
Friday at Auburn
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Sunday vs. Northwestern
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ATTENDANCE
Entry into the Ken Byers Tennis Complex on Sunday is free. While on the campus of Georgia Tech, fans are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings when inside campus facilities.
PARKING
Sunday – Parking is available for spectators in the Family Housing Deck located on 10th Street across from the Ken Byers Tennis Complex. Additional parking will be made available on Fowler Street and in the McCamish Pavilion Lot.
ITA RANKINGS
Georgia Tech (0-2)
No.38 Kylie Bilchev
No. 69 Ava Hrastar
No. 85 Carol Lee
No. 12 Kylie Bilchev/Ava Hrastar
No. 14 Auburn (4-0)
No. 79 Selin Ovunc
No. 115 Carolyn Ansari
Northwestern (1-2)
No. 94 Clarissa Hand
No. 58 Briana Crowley/Christina Hand
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