BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – South Alabama Women's Tennis opened fall competition at the Samford Round Robin in Birmingham, Ala., this weekend. The Jaguars made an impression in doubles, going 5-9 against Troy, Samford and Jacksonville State combined.

DAY ONE:
On the first day of action, Manal Ennaciri/Kenza Elakili and Ava Rath/Jade Marie each earned wins in doubles matches against Samford (6-1 and 7-6, respectively), with Ennaciri and Rio Maeda each picking up wins in singles against Jacksonville State.

DAY TWO:
The second day was the most successful for the Jags, going 2-3 in doubles against Troy and 5-6 in singles against Samford. Maeda, Marie, Elakili, Rath, and newcomer Jana Rovira picked up the singles wins.

DAY THREE:
On their final day on the court, Rio Maeda/Jana Rovira picked up the Jags' lone doubles win over Jacksonville State. Maeda and Jade Marie each won their singles matches, both going into three sets.

UP NEXT:
The Jags will compete in the Mercer Gridiron Classic on Oct. 3-5 in Macon, Ga.

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