Sun Devils Face Tough Tests in Texas

TEMPE – No. 6 Arizona State Women’s Tennis will kick off its Big 12 Conference schedule this weekend with a two-match road trip, facing TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday at 4:30 p.m. MST, and Baylor in Waco, Texas, at 1 p.m. MST. Fans can follow the action via live stats on Statbroadcast and on social media at @SunDevilWTennis on X and @SunDevilWtennis on Instagram.

Recent Successes Fuel Confidence

Arizona State will be looking to continue its strong form against TCU, having defeated the Horned Frogs 4-2 on January 26 during ITA Kickoff Weekend. Sara Svetac clinched the match in her first dual of the season, winning 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 from the No. 2 position. The Sun Devils are currently 8-2 on the season, coming off a decisive 4-0 win over Denver.

The Sun Devils picked up a decisive 4-0 win over Denver in their most recent outing, improving to 8-2 on the season.

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That victory saw junior Sara Svetac and junior Karsyn Evans dominate in singles play, conceding just three games combined across four sets. The team also secured 4-0 wins over Tulsa and a 4-1 victory over Texas Tech last Friday, February 20.

Key Players to Watch

• Vivian Ovrootsky: The graduate student leads the team with eight wins this spring and was recently named Big 12 Player of the Week on February 23 after an undefeated weekend at the Red and Blue invite. The San Jose, California native went 3-0 in singles play and 2-0 in doubles at the Red and Blue invite, dropping only six games in three singles matches.
• Emilija Tverijonaite: The junior boasts a perfect 6-0 record in duals and a 9-0 record overall this spring, contributing to the Sun Devils’ best 10-game start since 2022.
• Sara Svetac: Has a 3-1 mark from the No. 2 position and has won two straight doubles matches with Ovrootsky.

Looking Ahead: Matchups and Potential Outcomes

A win against TCU on Friday would give Arizona State a perfect 6-0 record in February and improve their all-time record against the Horned Frogs to 6-0. A victory over Baylor would be the team’s first against the Bears since March 4, 2023, leveling the all-time series at 2-2. The Sun Devils would also secure six-straight wins for the first time since March 26 – April 16, 2022, with a win on Friday.

Opponent Insights

TCU (6-1)

TCU enters the match with a 6-1 record, having swept its previous five opponents. Senior Yu-chin Tsai leads the Horned Frogs with a 5-0 dual record in straight sets.

Baylor (4-3)

Baylor is led in singles by Zuzanna Kubacha, who holds a 5-0 record. Mu-jie Tzeng, Na Dong, and Kennedy Gibbs have also been consistent performers for the Bears.

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FAQ

Where can I identify live stats for the matches?

Live stats will be available on Statbroadcast.

What is Arizona State’s record this season?

The Sun Devils are currently 8-2.

Who is the Big 12 Player of the Week?

Vivian Ovrootsky was named Big 12 Player of the Week on February 23.