On a Friday afternoon in New Haven, Connecticut, the Dartmouth women’s tennis team encountered Yale in their opening weekend match. The Bulldogs emerged victorious with a 4-0 win. Doubles matches saw notable performances from various players, while singles matches highlighted individual battles that showcased resilience and skill.
The Dartmouth doubles pairs faced challenges but maintained strong records despite setbacks. In singles, several players pushed through tough sets, demonstrating grit until the very end. Looking ahead, Dartmouth is set to host Brown on April 13, celebrating their graduating seniors before the game.
Challenging Doubles Matches Define the Start
The doubles segment of the competition featured intense matchups for Dartmouth. Peyton Capuano and Michela Moore, a formidable pair this season, suffered one of their rare defeats, losing 6-3. Brooke Hess and Sam Grosjean also contributed significantly but fell short against Yale’s determined duo. Elizabeth Fahrmeier and Elise Wong were engaged in a closely contested match when the doubles point was secured by Yale.
In the first doubles encounter, Capuano and Moore displayed their usual prowess but couldn't overcome Yale's superior tactics. Their record remains impressive at 14-3 this spring. Moving to third doubles, Hess and Grosjean, who have played together multiple times this season, found themselves overpowered with a 6-1 loss. Despite these results, they maintain an overall positive season record of 6-5 as a team. Fahrmeier and Wong's performance added another layer of competitiveness to the doubles lineup, keeping the score close until the final decision.
Resilience Shown in Singles Competitions
Shifting to singles, each player from Dartmouth put up a valiant fight against Yale's skilled lineup. Lauren Han encountered difficulties in her match, dropping both sets, while Fahrmeier faced similar challenges in a tightly contested second set. Caroline Lemcke showed promise initially but ultimately succumbed to pressure in her match. Capuano and Moore's singles games remained unfinished due to the overall match conclusion.
Lauren Han represented Dartmouth in third singles, where she was defeated in straight sets, contributing to Yale's growing lead. Fahrmeier stepped into the fourth singles role, showing determination but falling short in both sets. Lemcke, competing in fifth singles, had a promising start but eventually lost both sets narrowly. Meanwhile, Capuano and Moore's singles matches were left incomplete as Yale sealed the victory. Notably, Wong in sixth singles demonstrated exceptional tenacity by winning the first set and leading the second before the match ended. As Dartmouth prepares for their final home game against Brown, they will honor Fahrmeier and Ujvala Jupalli, two integral senior members of the team.