NSU Tennis Closes out the Shark Bite Invitational

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Sharks Women’s Tennis team finished the remainder of day two of the Shark Bite Invite and finished out their fall schedule on Sunday, hosting Flagler and St. Thomas University, concluding day three of the Shark Bite Invite. 

How it Happened
SINGLES

  • Ita Habekovic defeated Flagler’s Nikolova [6-2, 6-2].

  • Shing came out victorious against Jipescu [6-3, 6-3].

  • Ciancaglini took on and defeated Kruk [6-4, 6-4].

  • Moraes earned a victory against Flagler’s Valdes [6-2, 6-2].

  • Sagadiyeva was defeated by Balsera [5-7, 2-6].

  • Shing fell against Nikolova [6-7, 6-3, 6-10]. 

  • Moraes lost to Balsera [3-8], then came out with a victory against St. Thomas player Nardone [8-4].

  • Carpi won versus St Thomas’s Burgos [7-6]. 

  • Sagadiyeva defeated Fullerton [8-2].

How it Happened
DOUBLES

What's Next

The Sharks have finished their fall schedule and will return to the courts in January 2025. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Tennis, be sure to follow on Instagram and X at NSU_WTennis. 

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NSU rained out in Day Two of Shark Bite Invite

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The second day of the Shark Bite Invitational was suspended until Sunday, November 3rd, due to rain. The Sharks will continue their matches against Flagler on Sunday morning. 

Prior to getting rained out, Ita Habekovic beat Flagler’s Nikolova (6-2, 6-2). 
Sofia Shing leads Jipescu 6-3, 4-2
Isabella Ciancaglini won the first set, 6-4
Amina Sagadiyeva dropped the first set to Balsera, 5-7
Julia Moraes is leading 6-2, 5-2 versus Valdes

To stay up-to-date on Sharks Women’s Tennis, be sure to follow on Instagram & X at NSU_WTennis. 

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NSU Dominates Day One of the Shark Bite Invitational

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.  – The Nova Southeastern Sharks Women’s Tennis team hosted St. Thomas University (NAIA), Flagler and Sunshine State Conference rival University of Tampa at the Rolling Hills Tennis Courts on Friday morning for the first day of the Shark Bite Invite.NSU dominated, winning all their matches in impressive fashion. 

How it Happened

DOUBLES

How it Happened

SINGLES

  • Cinacaglini took on Tampa’s Axelsson , showcasing her power and precision to win [8-6].

  • Habekovic battled Tampa’s Presley and also secured a [8-4] victory.

  • Moraes faced Tampa’s Eriksson  and continued NSU’s winning streak, taking her match [8-3].

  • Sagadiyeva defeated Tampa’s Chebli [8-1].

  • Sofia Shing came up victorious against Tampa’s Cierniak [5-0].

  • Sofia Carpi won her singles match against a St. Thomas’s Fullerton [8-3].

  • Sofia Shing faced another St. Thomas opponent and won in a 2 out of 3 sets match.

 

What's Next

NSU continues action at the Shark Bite Invite on Saturday, November 2nd. Nova Southeastern begins doubles action at 10 a.m. and singles competition follows.

To stay up-to-date on Sharks, be sure to follow on Instagram and X at NSU_WTennis.

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Noémie Dadoun commits to Sharks Tennis

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Noémie Dadoun, an incoming freshman from Cannes, France, has committed to the reigning NCAA Division II National Champions Nova Southeastern Sharks Women’s Tennis program, announces Head Coach Doug Neagle.  

“We are excited to be adding some more talented youth to our roster in January. I’m confident Noémie will fit right in with her teammates and make a positive impact,” stated Neagle. “We have a young team this year and it’s going to be fun working with all of them and seeing this group grow together.”  

Dadoun holds a Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) of 9.2 and achieved a career-high ranking of 710 in the junior rankings.  

Nova Southeastern returns to action for the Shark Bite Invite on November 1st through 3rd. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Women’s Tennis, be sure to follow on Instagram & X at NSU_WTennis.  

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Sharks Duo Advances to ITA South Region Final

LAKELAND, Fla. – Isabella Ciancaglini and Kristyna Hranacova advanced to the ITA South Region tournament doubles finals, beating Viktoriia Dema and Andrea Di Palma 8-6. The Sharks duo was defeated by Valentina Mutilba and Shaira Rivera (West Florida) in the championship match 5-7, 7(13)-6(11), 7-10  

The Sharks doubles tandem awaits a decision by the ITA to determine if they advance to the ITA Cup in Rome, GA. 

To stay up to date on Sharks Tennis, be sure to follow on Instagram and X at NSU_WTennis. 

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Ciancaglini, Hranacova Advance to Semifinals at ITA South Regionals

LAKELAND, Fla. – The doubles tandem of Isabella Ciancaglini and Kristyna Hranacova advanced to the ITA South Region Semifinals with an 8-3 victory over Jessica Christa Wira Hadipoernomo and Laura Cuesta Bret (Embry-Riddle) on Tuesday morning. 

Hranacova and Ciancaglini match up against Viktoriia Dema and Andrea Di Palma (Barry) in the semifinals on Wednesday morning. 

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ITA South Region Tournament Continues for NSU Women’s Tennis

LAKELAND, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Sharks Women’s Tennis Team continued play at the ITA South Region Tournament on Monday. The full bracket can be found here

What's Next
DOUBLES
Kristyna Hranacova and Isabella Ciancaglini were victorious over Johanna Kullmann and Greta Vagnini (Montevallo) winning 8-1 and advanced to the quarterfinals on Tuesday morning. 

SINGLES
Kristyna Hranacova defeated Mariia Vyshkina (Lynn) 6-2, 6-1 in the round of 16 but was beaten by Alina Michalitsch (Barry) 7-5, 7-5 in the round of 16. 

What's Next
Hranacova and Ciancaglini will represent the Sharks in the quarterfinals beginning on Tuesday, October 1st, at 8 a.m. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Tennis, be sure to follow on Instagram and X at NSU_WTennis. 

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Sharks Begin Play at ITA South Regionals

LAKELAND, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Sharks Women’s Tennis team began play at the ITA South Region Tournament on Sunday. The full tournament bracket can be found here

How it Happened
DOUBLES

SINGLES

  • Isabella Ciancaglini defeated Valentina Mutilba (West Alabama) 7-5, 6-2, before falling in the second round of the tournament to Alyssa Novoa (Valdosta State). 
  • Sofia Shing was victorious against Johanna Kullmann (Montevallo) 4-6, 6-4, 10-7. Shing dropped her second round match to Ana Julissa De Mata (Mississippi College).
  • Kristyna Hranacova advanced to the round of 16, defeating Estefania Garcia (Auburn-Montgomery) 7-5, 6-2 and beat Guadalupe Martiez (West Florida) 6-0, 6-2. 
  • Ita Habekovic also advanced to the second round with 6-2, 6-1 win over Romina Kroemer (Spring Hill).

What's Next
The ITA South Regional Tournament continues on Monday, September 30th, at the Beerman Family Tennis Complex in Lakeland, Fla. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Tennis, be sure to follow on Instagram and X at NSU_WTennis. 

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ITA South Region Tournament Reschedule for NSU Women’s Tennis

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The upcoming ITA South Regional Tournament, scheduled for Friday, September 27th through Sunday, September 29th, has been postponed to now begin on Sunday and continue through Tuesday, October 1st.  

Last season, the Sharks advanced to both the singles and doubles tournament championship matches at the ITA South Regional Tournament.  

To stay up-to-date on Sharks Women’s Tennis, be sure to follow on Instagram and X at NSU_WTennis.  

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NSU Wraps up play at PBA Invite

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Sharks Women’s Tennis team completed day three of the PBA Invitational with a match against Hillsborough Community College. The Sharks were victorious in all four doubles matches and won five-of-eight singles contests. 

How it Happened
DOUBLES
Kristyna Hranacova and Priscila Janikian won their doubles match 6-3
Sofia Shing and Isabella Ciancaglini were victorious 6-3
Ita Habekovic and Amina Sagadiyeva won 6-2
Julia Moraes and Maya Benaich sealed the doubles sweep for the Sharks with a 6-3 win

SINGLES
Sofia Shing won her singles match 6-2, 6-0
Kristyna Hranacova was victorious with a 6-3, 6-2 win
Isabella Ciancaglini added another singles win with a 6-2, 6-1 victory
Amina Sagadiyeva won in three-sets, 1-6, 6-3, 10-6
Sofia Carpi closed the day with a 7(7)-6(2) win

Quotes
Head Coach Doug Neagle – “This tournament was just what we needed to get the year started. We haven’t been able to practice much so far, so seeing all these new faces compete really showed us where we are currently what we need to work on. I like the way this group competed and they are coming together as a team little by little.”

What's Next
The Sharks return to competition on Friday, September 27th, competing in the ITA South Regionals. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Women’s Tennis, be sure to follow on Instagram & X at NSU_WTennis. 
 

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