"There was a lot of tennis," Ojeda finished saying. In a long weekend of action, the Lady Vols were highly successful, winning 38 matches across singles and doubles play over the course of the tournament. Big picture, she qualified for nationals and gives herself a chance to get some really good wins there." "I am glad she is going to have another chance to next year. "Rebeka has improved tremendously over the past few years and I know how badly she wants to win this tournament," Ojeda continued. Mertena was not an easy opponent, though, as the two sides broke each other multiple times and battled through a few deuce points. That focus and determination showed throughout the contest as Tomase was able to apply pressure to Mertena constantly. "I've worked really hard the past few weeks leading up to it and was able to keep focus every single match."
"This week was really good for me," Tomase said following the championship. It was tough because I know how badly they both want to win, not because they are playing against each other, but because they are just great competitors." There were times where I wanted to go down and coach, but I just let them play. "She went out with a plan and executed it very well.
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"Elza has known Rebeka for years and knows how to play her," head coach Alison Ojeda said. The tournament will be held in San Diego, California, November 4-7. – Elza Tomase finished the five-day event strong, taking down teammate Rebeka Mertena in the singles final at the ITA Ohio Valley Regional at the Adams Tennis Complex Monday morning.īy making it to the finals of the region, both Lady Vols qualified for the ITA National Fall Championships as individuals.