Geier Advances to Round of 16 in Singles Action at ITA Midwest Regionals

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Redshirt senior Sophia Geier (Burgebrach, Germany) earned her first singles victory on the third day of competition at the ITA Midwest Regional Championships at the Varsity Tennis Center on Saturday.

Seeded ninth, Geier earned a first-round bye. She defeated Wisconsin's Anna Makarova, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6, in second round action to advance to the Round of 16.

Geier faces No. 2 seed Giulia Pairone (Michigan) on Sunday.

In other singles action, sophomore Miruna Vasilescu (Ulm, Germany) fell to Ohio State's Danielle Wolf, 6-2, 7-5

"Today was a difficult day for us in singles, with regard to how we played," head coach Brandon Padgett said. "Neither Miruna or Sophia played at their peak level, but I feel like some of that can be attributed to the lack of practice and point play while here. Both opponents were big hitters and didn't allow for much rhythm, which made for difficult match play."

In the Round of 16 doubles action, Vasilescu and junior Rita Pedroso (Porto, Portugal) fell to No. 12 seed Wolf and Mary Beth Hurley of Ohio State, 8-6.

"Doubles was the highlight of the day, even in the loss," he said. "Rita and Miruna played exceptionally well, and I really feel like we have found a team that is ready to take the next step and can play at this level consistently."

Action at the ITA Midwest Regional Championships, hosted by the University of Michigan, at the Varsity Tennis Center continues on Sunday, Oct. 21. Admission to the six-day event is FREE.

ITA Midwest Regional Championship Schedule*

Saturday, Oct. 20
Doubles Main Draw Round of 16
#12 seed Danielle Wolf/Mary Beth Hurley (Ohio State) def. Miruna Vasilescu/Rita Pedroso
(Akron), 8-6

Singles Main Draw First Round
Danielle Wolf (Ohio State) def. Miruna Vasilescu (Akron), 6-2, 7-5
#9 seed Sophia Geier (Akron)– Bye

Singles Main Draw Second Round
#9 seed Sophia Geier (Akron) def. Anna Makarova (Wisconsin), 5-7, 6-3, 7-6

Sunday, Oct. 21
10 a.m. -- Doubles Main Draw Quarterfinals
To Follow -- Doubles Main Draw Semifinals
To Follow -- Singles Main Draw Round of 16
#9 seed Sophia Geier (Akron) vs. #2 seed Giulia Pairone (Michigan)

Monday, Oct. 22
9 a.m. -- Doubles Main Draw Championship
To Follow -- Singles Main Draw Quarterfinals
To Follow -- Singles Main Draw Semifinals

Tuesday, Oct. 23
10 a.m. -- Singles Main Draw Championship

*Schedule is subject to change

Midwest Region Teams
Michigan, Akron, Bowling Green, Chicago State, Cleveland State, DePaul, Detroit, Eastern Illinois, Illinois State, Illinois-Chicago, Illinois, Marquette, Michigan State, Northern Illinois, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Toledo, Western Michigan, Wisconsin, Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Youngstown State

The University of Akron Athletics

Geier Advances to Round of 16 in Singles Action at ITA Midwest Regionals

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