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Women's Tennis by John Lange

Lady Govs drop season-opener to Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Austin Peay State University women's tennis team surrendered all three doubles matches and weren't able to come back in its season-opener, Monday.  The Lady Govs fell to Chattanooga, 7-0, at Manker Patten Tennis Club.

In singles play, senior Ornella Di Salvo dropped a 6-2, 6-0 decision to the Mocs Kayla Jones at the No. 1 position.  At the No. 5 slot, sophomore Isabela Jovanovic lost the first set, 6-4, before dropping the second set, 6-0, to Claire Mulyadi.  The four games won by Jovanovic was the most by a Lady Gov against Chattanooga.

In doubles action, the duo of senior Vanessa Tavares and freshman Brittney Covington dropped a 6-4 decision to the team of Kelsey Coots and Katie Polk at the No. 2 position.

The Lady Govs return to action at Middle Tennessee, 3 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23 at the Buck Bouldin Tennis Complex.

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Players Mentioned

Ornella Di Salvo

Ornella Di Salvo

PLAYER
5' 3"
Senior
Isabela Jovanovic

Isabela Jovanovic

PLAYER
5' 8"
Sophomore
Vanessa Tavares

Vanessa Tavares

PLAYER
5' 7"
Senior
Brittney Covington

Brittney Covington

Player
5' 6"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Ornella Di Salvo

Ornella Di Salvo

5' 3"
Senior
PLAYER
Isabela Jovanovic

Isabela Jovanovic

5' 8"
Sophomore
PLAYER
Vanessa Tavares

Vanessa Tavares

5' 7"
Senior
PLAYER
Brittney Covington

Brittney Covington

5' 6"
Freshman
Player