The Cornell women’s tennis team lost to Rutgers by a score of 4-0 on March 16 at the Livingston Tennis Center. The defeat brings Cornell’s season record to 6-6, while Rutgers improves to 7-6.
This match is significant as it marks a midpoint in the season for both teams, with each looking to build momentum for upcoming contests. The result also highlights the competitive nature of intercollegiate tennis within the Ivy League and surrounding conferences.
Rutgers secured the doubles point after winning matches at the first and third positions, both by scores of 6–3. The second doubles match was left unfinished. In singles play, Rutgers clinched straight-set victories at the second and sixth spots before sealing the overall win with a three-set victory at No. 4 singles, where Zeynep Ilker defeated Dylan Gelber. Despite these results, Cornell players Michelle Ryndin, Victoria Zhao, and Andrea Martinez De Los Rios were leading their respective third sets when play was halted.
The Cornell Big Red Women’s Tennis team plays its home matches in Ithaca, New York according to the official website. The program is affiliated with Cornell University and competes in the Ivy League conference according to the official website. A bear serves as the most recognizable symbol for Cornell University athletics, including women’s tennis according to the official website.
Historically, Cornell’s women’s tennis team earned a New York State championship title in 1984 according to the official website.
Looking ahead, Cornell will try to return to winning form when it visits New Haven on Sunday, March 22.
