The No. 18 Alabama women’s tennis team delivered a dominant performance on Sunday, March 9, 2025, sweeping Ole Miss 4-0 at the Roberta Alison Baumgardner Tennis Facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This victory marked Alabama’s ninth win of the season and their second Southeastern Conference (SEC) sweep.
Doubles Action: Establishing Early Control
Alabama seized the initiative by securing the doubles point with victories on courts two and three. On court two, the duo of Sara Nayar and Klara Milicevic dominated, defeating Brooklyn Olson and Emily Welker 6-2. Moments later, Maria Martinez Vaquero and Maria Andrienko clinched the doubles point for the Crimson Tide with a 6-2 win over Lucie Petruzelova and Andrea Nova on court three. Despite Ole Miss’s Ludmila Kareisova and Anaëlle Leclercq-Ficher’s 6-1 victory on court one, Alabama’s earlier successes ensured they held the advantage.
Singles Triumphs: Dominance Across the Courts
Transitioning seamlessly into singles play, Alabama showcased their strength:
Court Five: Nayar continued her impressive form, dispatching Anaëlle Leclercq-Ficher with a commanding 6-1, 6-0 victory.
Court Four: Martinez Vaquero secured a 6-4, 6-2 win against Alice Soulié, further extending Alabama’s lead.
Court One: Petra Sedlackova clinched the match for Alabama with a 6-1, 6-4 triumph over Ludmila Kareisova. The remaining matches on courts two, three, and six were left unfinished as the team reached the decisive four-point mark.
Coach Jonatan Berhane’s Perspective
Head Coach Jonatan Berhane expressed pride in his team’s resilience and competitiveness, noting their continuous improvement with each match. He emphasized the importance of celebrating the victory while promptly shifting focus to the upcoming challenges against Auburn and Florida.
Looking Ahead
Alabama aims to build on this momentum as they host Auburn on Friday, March 14, at 5 p.m. CT at the Alabama Tennis Stadium. Fans can anticipate another thrilling SEC matchup as the Crimson Tide continue their pursuit of excellence this season.
