CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Virginia women’s tennis team (20-6) picked up a 4-0 victory against Princeton (17-7) in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Women’s Tennis Team Championship on Saturday (May 6) at the Virginia Tennis Facility at the Boar’s Head Resort.
Freshman Annabelle Xu clinched the match for the Cavaliers. Xu rebounded from a 6-0 loss in her first set against Zoe Howard on court three to win her second two sets 6-3, 6-4.
This is the eighth time in program history that the team has advanced to the Round of 16 and the third straight time for head coach Sara O’Leary.
Virginia will travel to take on No. 5 Michigan (24-3) on Saturday, May 13 at 1 p.m. in the Ann Arbor Super Regional. The winner will advance to the quarterfinals being held at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona, Fla.
“Congratulations to Princeton on a well-played match,” O’Leary said. “They made us earn it. I also just want to thank everyone who came out to support us today. It was an amazing atmosphere and made a difference so thank you! I’m proud of the toughness we showed in every match. I think playing in the ACC conference and playing so many competitive matches throughout the season really prepared us for this match. We are definitely battle tested and looking…
