February 5, 2012

The ninth-ranked Virginia women's tennis team remained unbeaten on the season by sweeping Boston College on Sunday. It was the third consecutive shutout win for the Cavaliers, who improved to 5-0 on the season, 2-0 in the ACC.

The Cavaliers opened the match with an impressive doubles performance, sweeping all three matches, including two wins over ranked foes. Emily Fraser and Li Xi downed No. 11 Alex Kelleher and Olga Khymlev 8-2 at the No. 1 position. At No. 3, Maria Fuccillo and Lindsey Hardenbergh defeated Katarina Gajic and Ina Kappuila 8-4. Hana Tomljanovic and Erin Vierra completed the sweep with an 8-7 win over No. 32 Erina Kikuchi and Jessica Wacnik at No. 2.

Virginia swept all six singles matches in straight sets. Fraser topped Wacnik 6-2, 6-1 at the top spot. Hardenbergh downed Kelleher 6-3, 6-1 at No. 2 singles. At No. 3, Xi posted a 6-4, 6-1 win over Kikuchi. Tomljanovic defeated Khymlev 6-3, 6-4 at No. 4 singles. At No. 5 Vierra won 6-4, 6-0 over Gajic and Fuccillo defeated Kelly Barry 6-2, 6-4 at No. 6 singles.

Virginia will return to action next weekend as they compete at the 2012 ITA National Team Indoor Championships at the Boar’s Head Sports Club. The Cavaliers are the No. 7 seed in the tournament and will open play against Northwestern on Friday at 6:30 p.m.