University of Minnesota Athletics
Risebrough Wins Two Qualifying Matches at ITA Midwest Regional
10/23/2003 12:00:00 AM | Tennis
Risebrough opened play with a 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory over Ohio State's Kristin Messmer. She then cruised in a 6-1, 6-3 triumph over Viviana Rivero of Toledo. Risebrough will face Gumuscu of Illinois-Chicago tomorrow for the right to advance to the main singles draw as a qualifier.
Teammates Angela Buergis and Nischela Reddy are scheduled to begin doubles play tomorrow in the main doubles draw.
Western Michigan University is hosting the 2003 Intercollegiate Tennis Association Midwest Championships on Oct. 23-28, one of eight regional tournaments to take place in late October. The event welcomes nearly 200 student-athletes. The championship doubles match is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 27 while the singles final occurs at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The regional champions provide the field for the ITA National Intercollegiate Indoor Championships on Nov. 6-9, hosted by the University of Michigan.
2003 ITA Women's Midwest Regional Championships Qualifiers
Oct. 23-28, 2003
Kalamazoo, Mich.
Minnesota Results - Through Day One
Singles
Lindsay Risebrough def. Kristin Messmer (Ohio St.), 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (3)
def. Viviana Rivero (Toledo), 6-1, 6-3
vs. Gumuscu (Illinois-Chicago) - Friday, Oct. 24.
Players Mentioned
