Pronina, Gasparovic qualify for main draw singles

Brian Mozey

The qualifying round of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association [ITA] Regionals began Oct. 16. Junior Ana Gasparovic and senior Ksenia Pronina will be moving on to main draw for singles on Oct. 17.

Senior Ksenia Pronina got an automatic bid and Gasparovic won both of her rounds to continue. Sophomore Samantha Budai won her first round, but lost her second round Oct. 16, eliminating her from the competition.

Senior Meghan Cassens was defeated 7-6, 6-0, coming off a championship at the Gopher Invitational.

Doubles main draw will start Oct. 17 for Gasparovic/Cassens and Pronina/Budai.

Singles and doubles matches start at 9 a.m. and run all day in Stillwater, Okla.