Smith Tennis Ends Season with Double Header

Smith hosted two Rhode Island schools on Saturday, April 20.   Salve Regina and Roger Williams graced the Smith courts in a full day of double header tennis.  Salve defeated Smith 6-3 and Roger Williams took the second match 8-1 but both matches were filled with exciting tennis and excellent individual performances.  Captain Jordan Dubin led the field with three wins for the day.  Jordan paired up with Tessy Lopez in the first match to bring in the number one doubles win against Salve Regina.  Jordan went on to win the number one singles match in a decisively played match against Kasey Walther 7-5, 6-1.  She was joined in wins by Jinan Martiuk, who  brought in a win for the Pioneers at number 6 singles.   Coach Christine Davis commented that "Jinan hustles and thinks on the court using every bit of tennis talent she owns.  She is fun to watch compete".

Jordan Dubin

No excuses were made as the team headed out to play as many as four individual matches in the day.  Jordan started strong and impressed all on the bleachers with her top level DIII tennis play in the match against Roger Williams' number one player, Tracy Klein.   Jordan won 6-0, 6-4 in a decisive well-executed game.   Davis was very pleased with Jordan's performance of the day and commented that "she played with determination and poise".  Jordan Dubin was selected as this week's Smith Athlete of the Week.   Congratulations to Jordan.

Smith Competes in Historic Seven Sisters' Tennis Championship

Buoyed up by quotes from John Wooden, who many think is "the greatest college coach in the history of any sport" *,  Smith Tennis took to the courts on April 13 and 14 in the historic Seven Sisters' Tennis Championship.  The tournament was held at Vassar College and eventually won by Vassar in the five-team round robin event.  

Jinan Martiuk

Fearless, spirited and positive describes those at the heart of the team.  They stepped up to the competition with few excuses.  The Smith Tennis Team made their mark, not by their wins, but by their brave hearts and eager, positive responses to competitive opportunities.  One player, who made her cameo intercollegiate tennis experience in this event, was heard saying following each of her matches:  "That match was so much fun!"

The tournament official commented on how upbeat many of the Smith players were on the court.  "Who would not want to be a part of such a positive team?" commented an opposing assistant coach.

This spirited team is made up of predominantly first years.  Look out because this team knows the meaning of hard work and sees their potential for the future.  Who knows what they will be able to achieve.  The majority certainly gave their best this weekend.

"Success in the peace of mind that is the direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming."  John Wooden

* John Wooden was named  the greatest college coach of all time by Sporting News in 2009.  His teams earned 10 NCAA basketball Championships during his reign at UCLA.  "He shared the values and life lessons he passed to his players, emphasizing success that’s about much more than winning."  -TED, IdeasWorthSpreading

Smith Earns Decisive Win Over Lesley

Smith College Tennis hosted Lesley University on Wednesday, April 3 at 4pm.  Smith dominated from the beginning, playing with resolve and posting a 9-0 victory.  Although Smith was favored in this match, they had to earn the victory through patience and solid tactics.

Kyle Gouchoe-Hanas

Lesley started with a deficit because they have yet to practice on a regular basis due to weather conditions and little access to indoor facilities but they made no excuses and were gracious competitors who fought right up to the last point.  The two teams showed the highest level of sportsmanship throughout the match.

Smith is now 2-3 for the spring season with Connecticut College scheduled at home on April 6 at 2pm.