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PREVIEW: Women's Tennis at A-10 Championships

Dukes draw Richmond in an opening round dual on Wednesday

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Duquesne women's tennis team enters postseason play this week at the Atlantic 10 Championships held at the USTA National Campus from April 27-30.
 
The Dukes (11-9, 3-2 A-10) earned the No. 9 seed in the tournament and will take on No. 8 seed Richmond in the first round at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27.
 
Margot Pessy posted an 8-6 record in dual play this spring at the No. 1 singles position and has a 6-4 record in her last 10 matches.
 
Daniela Latoni finished with the most wins in singles play amongst the Dukes. She went 13-5 overall, including a combined 9-2 record when playing at either the No. 2 or No. 3 singles position.
 
In doubles competition, the tandem of Priyanka Mitta and Meredith Lee went a combined 10-7 overall. The duo was 7-1 at No. 2 doubles this season.
 
Ellen Shanahan and Ana Utrilla Benito teamed up to go 7-5 in doubles play, including a perfect 3-0 mark in conference play as a team.
 
The winning side will draw top-seeded VCU in the A-10 Championship Quarterfinals on Thursday, April 28 at 11:30 a.m.
 
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Players Mentioned

Daniela  Latoni

Daniela Latoni

5' 8"
Sophomore
Meredith Lee

Meredith Lee

5' 7"
Senior
Wingate
Priyanka Mitta

Priyanka Mitta

5' 6"
Junior
Margot Pessy

Margot Pessy

5' 9"
Junior
Ana Utrilla Benito

Ana Utrilla Benito

Freshman
Ellen Shanahan

Ellen Shanahan

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Daniela  Latoni

Daniela Latoni

5' 8"
Sophomore
Meredith Lee

Meredith Lee

5' 7"
Senior
Wingate
Priyanka Mitta

Priyanka Mitta

5' 6"
Junior
Margot Pessy

Margot Pessy

5' 9"
Junior
Ana Utrilla Benito

Ana Utrilla Benito

Freshman
Ellen Shanahan

Ellen Shanahan

Freshman

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