Women’s Tennis Set to Play Three Matches in Final Non-Conference Weekend of Action

Friday, February 20

Winston-Salem, N.C.

4 P.M.

Wake Forest University

Charlotte

Photo by: Bryce Mitchell / Wake Forest Athletics

Women’s Tennis Set to Play Three Matches in Final Non-Conference Weekend of Action

2/19/2026 12:38:00 PM | Women's Tennis

Charlotte, William & Mary and App State will all make the trip to Winston-Salem.

By: Joseph Baker

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – For the first, and only, time this season, Wake Forest (5-3) will play matches on three consecutive days. The Demon Deacons are set to welcome Charlotte on Friday (Feb. 20), William & Mary on Saturday (Feb. 21) and App State on Sunday (Feb. 22).

Friday's match versus Charlotte is set for a 4 p.m. start time. The matches over the weekend will get going earlier in the day, with Saturday's contest against William & Mary set for 11 a.m. and Sunday's scheduled for 10 a.m. All three matches will be held at the Wake Forest Tennis Center.

The Deacs will look to extend their win streak after beating Memphis and Liberty last week. The team played some of its best tennis of the year in those two matches. Kady Tannenbaum, Sankavi Gownder and Evie Oxford all had perfect weekends, with all three going 4-0 in singles and doubles action against the Tigers and Flames.

Wake Forest did battle with Charlotte and William & Mary on the road last season, beating both away from home in 2024-25. The Deacs have not played App State since 2017, but have an impressive 14-match winning streak against the Sun Belt squad.

These three games are the final tune-ups for the Demon Deacons before they set out west and begin ACC play. They will play No. 22 Stanford (4-3) and Cal (2-0) next weekend.

The Matches

Friday, Feb. 20 – Wake Forest vs. Charlotte – 4 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 21 – Wake Forest vs. William & Mary – 11 a.m.
Sunday, Feb. 22 – Wake Forest vs. App State – 10 a.m.

Evie Wins Freshman of the Week
Evie Oxford was named ACC Freshman of the Week for her efforts last week. She was a perfect 4-0 in singles and doubles against Memphis and Liberty and leads the team in both singles and doubles wins. She is the first Demon Deacon to earn the award since Krystal Blanch in 2024.

Home Court Perfection
Wake Forest is 5-0 at home this season. This is the Deacs' best home start since 2018-19, when they won their first 12 home matches of the season.

Nev Hits the Century Mark
Senior Nevena Carton reached the 100-win mark in her doubles victory with Kady Tannenbaum against Liberty. She proceeded to sweep her singles match and leads the team with 101 career overall wins.

Opponents and Series History
Friday, February 20 vs. Charlotte (6-3).

Wake Forest leads the all-time series, 10-0
Last meeting: April 2, 2025, 4-3 win at Charlotte
Current streak: Wake Forest W 10

Saturday, February 21: vs. William & Mary (4-1)

Wake Forest leads the all-time series, 24-17
Last meeting: Feb. 23, 2025, 7-0 win at William & Mary
Current streak: Wake Forest W 3

Sunday, February 22: vs. App State (3-3)

Wake Forest leads the all-time series, 14-1
Last meeting: Feb. 18, 2017, 6-1 win at home
Current streak: Wake Forest W 14

Last Time Out
Nevena Carton earned her 100th win by way of a 6-3 doubles victory with partner Kady Tannenbaum in a match that clinched the doubles point for Wake Forest.

Carton didn't slow down after the doubles win. She quickly picked up win No. 101, defeating Liberty's No. 1, Daniella O'Neill, in straight sets for Wake Forest's first singles point of the day. After battling to a thrilling 7-6 (7-5) win in the first set, Carton took the second set 6-3 to cap off her historic day.

Evie Oxford and Sankavi Gownder also went 2-0 on the day, sweeping their doubles match before cruising to straight-set wins. They are both 6-1 in singles play – tied for first on the team.

Wake Forest's lead decreased to 3-2 after Milana Tsulygina and Yoanna Radulova got Liberty on the board with wins. Then, Tannenbaum was the hero, defeating Maria Turchetto in a marathon of a match. She emerged victorious, 7-6 (7-2), 2-6, 7-6 (8-6), to clinch the win for Wake Forest.

The Demon Deacons won, 5-2, and improved to 5-0 in Winston-Salem this season. This was the Deacs' first outdoor match of the season after playing their first seven indoors.

For the Fans
Friday's match against Charlotte will be a "Pink Out", the team's breast cancer awareness game. Fans will receive pink ribbons and a poster. For Sunday morning's match, the first 50 fans will receive free coffee and donuts.

Up Next
The Demon Deacons will begin their ACC journey with a match against No. 22 Stanford on Friday, February 27. The Cardinal feature four nationally-ranked singles players.