Texas Tech University Athletics
Lady Raider Tennis Finds Success on Pro Circuit
August 29, 2017 | Women's Tennis
Senior Gabriela Talaba leads team with two pro titles
LUBBOCK, Texas – Along with an illustrious collegiate season that was highlighted by two Big 12 titles, a trip to the NCAA Tournament, an Elite Eight appearance and the program's first All-American athlete, the Texas Tech Women's Tennis team had another successful season on the professional circuit.
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In the last year, the Lady Raiders have qualified for four semifinals, four finals, earned four titles and totaled 156 points in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). Â
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Senior Gabriela Talaba led the charge as she capped this season winning two of the four titles just this weekend in Romania.
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Talaba defeated several Top 600 players en route to her third and fourth professional titles as she claimed the singles and doubles crowns last weekend.
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Junior Felicity Maltby won the singles title at the ITA Summer Circuit event hosted at the McLeod Tennis Center. She secured a wild card into the main draw of the ITA National Summer Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, hosted by TCU (Aug. 12-15).
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Maltby and senior Sarah Dvorak finished runners-up in the doubles competition of the ITA Summer Circuit. The two earned the top-seeded spot in the qualifying draw of the tournament.
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The Lady Raiders begin the 2017-18 season at the Midland Invitational on Sept. 15.
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In the last year, the Lady Raiders have qualified for four semifinals, four finals, earned four titles and totaled 156 points in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). Â
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Senior Gabriela Talaba led the charge as she capped this season winning two of the four titles just this weekend in Romania.
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Talaba defeated several Top 600 players en route to her third and fourth professional titles as she claimed the singles and doubles crowns last weekend.
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Junior Felicity Maltby won the singles title at the ITA Summer Circuit event hosted at the McLeod Tennis Center. She secured a wild card into the main draw of the ITA National Summer Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, hosted by TCU (Aug. 12-15).
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Maltby and senior Sarah Dvorak finished runners-up in the doubles competition of the ITA Summer Circuit. The two earned the top-seeded spot in the qualifying draw of the tournament.
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The Lady Raiders begin the 2017-18 season at the Midland Invitational on Sept. 15.
Players Mentioned
NCAA Selection Show Media Availability
Monday, April 27
Highlights vs. Boston U (NCAA First Round)
Friday, May 02
Postmatch Press Conference - NCAA First Round
Friday, May 02
Tennis Educational Video
Thursday, May 01