On Saturday, the team took to the road to face rival Choate on their home turf. It was a tight, competitive, and hot day of tennis—and five of the eight matches were decided by a narrow two-game margin. Deerfield battled and played some brilliant tennis in order to pull out an impressive 6-1 victory.
At doubles, Chloe Acquavella and Alix Smith had the first finish (8-2); their excellent teamwork and communication propelled them to a quick win. New partners Abigail Ng and Juliet Amadeo hit their stride and also emerged victorious, 8-6. Their consistent groundstrokes and commanding net-game make for a formidable pairing!
At singles, Nainika Lebaka commanded an 8-0 shut-out, and Kate MacKenzie also wrapped up a quick 8-4 victory. The other matches were hard-fought: Giorgia Santore needed to completely adjust her approach in order to pull out a crafty 8-6 win against a very strong opponent, and Jing Wang demonstrated superhuman patience and consistency in her own 8-6 battle. Kathrine Margulis fell to the Choate #5 6-8, while Casey Kittredge emerged victorious at exhibition: 8-6.
The team will hit the road for the last time to face Longmeadow next Wednesday!
Singles
- Kate MacKenzie (W): 8-4
- Giorgia Santore (W): 8-6
- Nainika Lebaka (W): 8-0
- Jing Wang (W): 8-6
- Kathrine Margulis (L): 6-8
Doubles:
- Abigail Ng & Juliet Amadeo (W): 8-6
- Chloe Acquavella & Alix Smith (W): 8-2
Exhibition:
- Casey Kittredge (W): 8-6