Sunday, January 26
Winston-Salem, N.C.
12 p.m.
Wake Forest University
4
vs
2
Old Dominion
Deacs Sweep Doubleheader as Wyshner Becomes Winningest Coach in Program History
1/26/2025 8:00:00 PM | Women's Tennis
The victories over the Monarchs and Phoenix secured Wyshner’s 191st and 192nd wins in his Wake Forest career.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Wake Forest women's tennis team swept their doubleheader against Old Dominion and Elon on Sunday afternoon as head coach Jeff Wyshner became the winningest head coach in Wake Forest women's tennis program history.
The Demon Deacons (5-1, 0-0 ACC) defeated the Monarchs (1-2, 0-0 Sun Belt) 4-2 in the first match before sweeping Elon (3-1, 0-0 CAA) 7-0 in the second, earning Wyshner his record-tying and record-breaking 191st and 192nd victories at Wake Forest.
Against the Monarchs, the Demon Deacons swept doubles play to give them an early advantage in the match. Graduate student Anna Zhang and junior Whitley Pate secured a 6-3 victory over Markina/Matushkina at third doubles. Junior Nevena Carton and freshman Kady Tannenbaum secured the doubles point with a win over Matasova/Romanova (6-3) at second doubles.
The Monarchs would take the lead in the match with wins at first and sixth singles before Carton leveled the match with a win at second singles, defeating Kira Matushkina 6-4, 6-3. Tannenbaum would give the Deacs the lead once again moments later as she picked up a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Ulyana Romanova at fourth singles.
Freshman Brianna Baldi clinched the match for the Demon Deacons after bouncing back from a first set loss, defeating Marina Markina (6-7 (6-7), 6-0, 6-3) at fifth singles.
In the second match of the day against Elon, the Deacs once again swept doubles play, moving them to 12-0 through the first six matches of the season. Carton and Tannenbaum swept Reding/Bergeron (6-0) at second doubles, before Zhang and Pate picked up a 6-1 victory over Kranec/Vordisco at third doubles, securing the point for the Deacs.
With their wins against both the Monarchs and the Phoenix, both No. 44 Carton/Tannenbaum and Zhang/Pate improved to 5-0 as duos during match play.
In singles play, the Demon Deacons earned five straight-set victories in rapid succession. Carton came away with her second victory of the day, defeating Simone Bergeron (6-1, 6-0) at first singles.
The Deacs would clinch the victory over Elon moments later thanks to simultaneous clinches from Tannenbaum and sophomore Sankavi Gownder. Tannenbaum earned her second win of the day as she defeated Mariana Reding 6-3, 6-4, while Gownder defeated Lisa Kranec (6-4, 6-1) at sixth singles.
Baldi and Blanch would extend the Demon Deacon lead, as Baldi concluded her stellar afternoon with a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Madison Cordisco, while Blanch picked up a win against Helen Sarikulaya (6-4, 6-2) at second singles.
Pate secured the sweep for the Demon Deacons at third singles as she fought back in the third-set tiebreaker to defeat Heidi Bulger 6-4, 4-6, 1-0 (10-6).
The Demon Deacons will now head out on the road next Sunday to take on Marshall, with first serve scheduled for 10 a.m.
How It Happened (Old Dominion)
Singles Results
Order of finish: 6, 1, 4, 2, 5
Doubles Results
Order of finish: 3, 2
How It Happened (Elon)
Singles Results
Order of finish: 1, 4, 6, 5, 2, 3
Doubles Results
Order of finish: 2, 3
From Coach Wyshner
"Really great day today. We have great battles with Old Dominion every year and we came out and played that match really well. Doubles was great all day and getting that first point against ODU just let's everyone breathe a bit more in singles. Brianna [Baldi] was amazing as a freshman today in that match to close out the win after losing the first set. Kady [Tannenbaum] and Nevena [Carton] had huge days today as well. They both took care of business in singles and doubles all day.
Obviously, today is a special day for me getting that 192nd win here at Wake Forest. I always wanted to find a place to coach for a long time and be able to call home, and Wake has been the perfect place for me and for my family. I am very proud to be a Demon Deacon. I want to thank Andy, Anna, and all the players who worked so hard today and over the years to make the Wake Forest women's tennis program great! Go Deacs! - head coach Jeff Wyshner
Up Next
The Demon Deacons will head out to Huntington, West Virginia to take on Marshall next Sunday. First serve is currently scheduled for 10 a.m.
The Demon Deacons (5-1, 0-0 ACC) defeated the Monarchs (1-2, 0-0 Sun Belt) 4-2 in the first match before sweeping Elon (3-1, 0-0 CAA) 7-0 in the second, earning Wyshner his record-tying and record-breaking 191st and 192nd victories at Wake Forest.
Against the Monarchs, the Demon Deacons swept doubles play to give them an early advantage in the match. Graduate student Anna Zhang and junior Whitley Pate secured a 6-3 victory over Markina/Matushkina at third doubles. Junior Nevena Carton and freshman Kady Tannenbaum secured the doubles point with a win over Matasova/Romanova (6-3) at second doubles.
The Monarchs would take the lead in the match with wins at first and sixth singles before Carton leveled the match with a win at second singles, defeating Kira Matushkina 6-4, 6-3. Tannenbaum would give the Deacs the lead once again moments later as she picked up a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Ulyana Romanova at fourth singles.
Freshman Brianna Baldi clinched the match for the Demon Deacons after bouncing back from a first set loss, defeating Marina Markina (6-7 (6-7), 6-0, 6-3) at fifth singles.
In the second match of the day against Elon, the Deacs once again swept doubles play, moving them to 12-0 through the first six matches of the season. Carton and Tannenbaum swept Reding/Bergeron (6-0) at second doubles, before Zhang and Pate picked up a 6-1 victory over Kranec/Vordisco at third doubles, securing the point for the Deacs.
With their wins against both the Monarchs and the Phoenix, both No. 44 Carton/Tannenbaum and Zhang/Pate improved to 5-0 as duos during match play.
In singles play, the Demon Deacons earned five straight-set victories in rapid succession. Carton came away with her second victory of the day, defeating Simone Bergeron (6-1, 6-0) at first singles.
The Deacs would clinch the victory over Elon moments later thanks to simultaneous clinches from Tannenbaum and sophomore Sankavi Gownder. Tannenbaum earned her second win of the day as she defeated Mariana Reding 6-3, 6-4, while Gownder defeated Lisa Kranec (6-4, 6-1) at sixth singles.
Baldi and Blanch would extend the Demon Deacon lead, as Baldi concluded her stellar afternoon with a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Madison Cordisco, while Blanch picked up a win against Helen Sarikulaya (6-4, 6-2) at second singles.
Pate secured the sweep for the Demon Deacons at third singles as she fought back in the third-set tiebreaker to defeat Heidi Bulger 6-4, 4-6, 1-0 (10-6).
The Demon Deacons will now head out on the road next Sunday to take on Marshall, with first serve scheduled for 10 a.m.
How It Happened (Old Dominion)
- Zhang and Pate got the Deacs off to an early start in doubles as they opened their match with a 3-0 advantage to force a break.
- Zhang/Pate picked up the win against Markina/Matushkina (6-3) at third doubles to give the Deacs the advantage.
- No. 44 Carton/Tannenbaum clinched the doubles point for Wake Forest at second doubles, defeating Matasova/Romanova 6-3.
- Blanch/Mills were in a battle with ODU's Johnson/Rasskouskaia at first doubles prior to the clinch.
- Old Dominion claimed the first set at both first and sixth singles.
- After trailing early in the first set, Blanch battled back to take the first set 6-4.
- Tannenbaum picked up a 7-5 win in the first set of her match a few moments later.
- Carton took the first set 6-4 at second singles.
- ODU took a 2-1 lead with wins at first and sixth singles.
- Tannenbaum leveled the match with a 7-5, 6-2 victory over Ulyana Romanova at fourth singles.
- After dropping the first set, Baldi swept the second set to force a deciding third set at fifth singles.
- The Demon Deacons reclaimed the lead as Carton defeated Kira Matushkina 6-4, 6-3, giving the Deacs a 3-2 advantage.
- Baldi clinched the victory for the Demon Deacons, earning a three-set victory against Marina Markina (6-7 (6-7), 6-0, 6-3).
Singles Results
- Sofia Johnson (ODU) def. Anna Zhang (WF) 6-3, 6-4
- Nevena Carton (WF) def. Kira Matushkina (ODU) 6-4, 6-3
- Krystal Blanch (WF) vs. Lidiia Rasskouskaia (ODU) 6-4, 3-6, 2-5 UF
- Kady Tannenbaum (WF) def. Ulyana Romanova (ODU) 7-5, 6-3
- Brianna Baldi (WF) def. Marina Markina (ODU) 6-7 (6-7), 6-0, 6-3
- Victoria Matasova (ODU) def. Sankavi Gownder (WF) 6-2, 7-5
Order of finish: 6, 1, 4, 2, 5
Doubles Results
- Blanch/Mills (WF) vs. Johnson/Rasskouskaia (ODU) 4-5 UF
- No. 44 Carton/Tannenbaum (WF) def. Matasova/Romanova (ODU) 6-4
- Zhang/Pate (WF) def. Markina/Matushkina (ODU) 6-3
Order of finish: 3, 2
How It Happened (Elon)
- Carton and Tannenbaum got the Deacs off to a quick start in doubles play, defeating Reding/Bergeron (6-0) at second singles
- Pate and Zhang would clinch the doubles point as they bested Kranec/Cordisco 6-1.
- All six Demon Deacons picked up first set victories in their respective matches
- Baldi took the first set at fifth singles 6-1, while Carton also took the first set at first singles 6-1.
- Tannenbaum picked up a 6-3 first set victory at fourth singles.
- Blanch, Pate, and Gownder all took the first set 6-4 in their matches.
- Carton gave the Deacs their first win in singles play, defeating Simone Bergeron 6-1, 6-0 to make it 2-0.
- Tannenbaum finished her match at fourth singles with a 63, 6-4 win over Mariana Reding to move the Deacs one win away from clinching.
- Gownder clinched the match for the Demon Deacons moments later, defeating Lisa Kranec (6-4, 6-1) at sixth singles.
- Simultaneous clinches from Baldi and Blanch extended the Wake Forest victory to 6-0.
- Baldi picked up a 6-1, 6-3 win over Madison Cordisco
- Blanch defeated Helen Sarikulaya (6-4, 6-2) at second singles.
- After dropping the second set and falling behind in the final set, Pate stormed back in the 10-game third set tiebreaker to defeat Heidi Bulger (6-4, 4-6, 1-0 (10-6) at third singles, finalizing the sweep for the Deacs.
Singles Results
- Nevena Carton (WF) def. Simone Bergeron (Elon) 6-1, 6-0
- Krystal Blanch (WF) def. Helen Sarikulaya (Elon) 6-4, 6-2
- Whitley Pate (WF) def. Heidi Bulger (Elon) 6-4, 4-6, 1-0 (10-6)
- Kady Tannenbaum (WF) def. Mariana Reding (Elon) 6-3, 6-4
- Brianna Baldi (WF) def. Madison Cordisco (Elon) 6-1, 6-3
- Sankavi Gownder (WF) def. Lisa Kranec (Elon) 6-4, 6-1
Order of finish: 1, 4, 6, 5, 2, 3
Doubles Results
- Blanch/Li vs. Sarikulaya/Konar (Elon) 4-3 UF
- No. 44 Carton/Tannenbaum (WF) def. Reding/Bergeron (Elon) 6-0
- Zhang/Pate (WF) def. Kranec/Cordisco (Elon) 6-1
Order of finish: 2, 3
From Coach Wyshner
"Really great day today. We have great battles with Old Dominion every year and we came out and played that match really well. Doubles was great all day and getting that first point against ODU just let's everyone breathe a bit more in singles. Brianna [Baldi] was amazing as a freshman today in that match to close out the win after losing the first set. Kady [Tannenbaum] and Nevena [Carton] had huge days today as well. They both took care of business in singles and doubles all day.
Obviously, today is a special day for me getting that 192nd win here at Wake Forest. I always wanted to find a place to coach for a long time and be able to call home, and Wake has been the perfect place for me and for my family. I am very proud to be a Demon Deacon. I want to thank Andy, Anna, and all the players who worked so hard today and over the years to make the Wake Forest women's tennis program great! Go Deacs! - head coach Jeff Wyshner
Up Next
The Demon Deacons will head out to Huntington, West Virginia to take on Marshall next Sunday. First serve is currently scheduled for 10 a.m.
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
3,2
#1 Singles Match
12
Sofia Johnson / 0 [ODU]
66
34
#2 Singles Match
12
Kira Matushkina / 0 [ODU]
43
66
#3 Singles Match
1234
Lidiia Rasskouskaia / 0 [ODU]
465UF
6320
#4 Singles Match
12
Ulyana Romanova / 0 [ODU]
53
76
#5 Singles Match
123
Marina Markina / 0 [ODU]
703
666
#6 Singles Match
12
Victoria Matasova / 0 [ODU]
67
25
Order of Finish:
6,1,4,2,5
Players Mentioned
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