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FORT WORTH, TEXAS — The University of Maryland women’s tennis team capped off an intense weekend of competition at the prestigious TCU Jae Foundation Fall Open, which took place from Friday, November 1, to Sunday, November 3. Over the course of three grueling days, the Terrapins showcased their skills in both singles and doubles matchups, taking on a variety of formidable opponents.
Head Coach Katie Dougherty expressed her satisfaction with the team’s performance, stating, “We’re very happy with how the team competed this past weekend at TCU. It was tough competition across the board all three days with the type of teams we’ll see all spring season. It was great to see how we matched up against these strong programs and gain confidence going into the spring.”
Coach Dougherty also emphasized the significance of the event, saying, “Coach Walker at TCU made this a very special event benefiting the JAE Foundation and continuing to destigmatize the conversations around mental health—not just for student-athletes, but also for coaches.”
The highlight of the Terrapins’ weekend was Ema Kovacevic, Tamari Gagoshidze, and Kallista Liu, who all remained undefeated in their singles matches. In total, the Terrapins posted an overall record of 8 wins and 11 losses in singles play while managing 2 victories against 4 defeats in doubles competition.
Score Report:
Day 1
Tamari Gagoshidze def. Reynoldson (WU): 6-2 7-5
Tamari Gagoshidze def. Schefke (SMU): 7-6(8) 6-3
Kallista Liu def. Rangan (WU): 6-2 6-4
Ema Kovacevic def. Selvaraj (RU): 6-4, 6-2
Ema Kovacevic def. Llewelyn (SMU): 6-2 6-3
Jacobson (WU) def. Aida Eissa: 6-2 6-2
Martinez (RU) def. Oliwia Orlinska: 5-7, 7-6(4), 10-7
Stavropolous (SMU) def. Oliwia Orlinska: 6-4 6-4
Orav (RU) def. Diya Challa: 6-4, 6-3
Ashar (RU) def. Hung: 6-1, 6-2
Morris (SMU) def. Danielle Hack: 6-4 6-3
McGinley (SMU) def. Aida Eissa: 6-1 6-0
Bjork (SMU) def. Katherine Hung: 3-6 6-3 10-6
Day 2
Ema Kovacevic/Danielle Hack def. Mukhortova/Jacobson (Wisc): 7-5
Tamari Gagoshidze/Danielle Hack def. Schefke/McGinley (SMU) 7-5
Rangan/Reynoldson (Wisc) def. Tamari Gagoshidze/Oliwia Orlinska: 7-5
Tullis/Tan (BYU) def. Aida Eissa/Katherine Hung: 6-1
Morris/Llewellyn (SMU) def. Ema Kovacevic/Oliwia Orlinska 6-1
Bjork/Skelton (SMU) def. Diya Challa/Katherine Hung: 6-4
Day 3
Ema Kovacevic def. Beckman (ND): 5-7 6-3 10-6
Tamari Gagoshidze def. Castedo (ND): 6-4 6-4
Diya Challa def. Hanford (ND): 6-4 2-6 10-8
Ghosh (ND) def. Oliwia Orlinska: 6-1 5-7 10-5
Bellia (ND) def. Katherine Hung: 7-5 7-5
Roso (MU) def. Aida Eissa: 6-4 6-1
Kallista Liu and Danielle Hack will next take to the court representing the Terps at the ITA Sectional Championships this upcoming weekend, looking to build on the momentum gained at TCU. See the Terrapins’ full fall schedule here.
For more information on the JAE Foundation, visit here.
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**Interview with Coach Katie Dougherty of the University of Maryland Women’s Tennis Team**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Coach Dougherty! Congratulations on a solid weekend at the TCU Jae Foundation Fall Open! Can you share your overall thoughts on the team’s performance?
**Coach Dougherty:** Thank you! I’m really proud of how the team competed. It was a tough weekend with high-level competition, and I believe it challenged our players and helped build their confidence moving forward. Seeing how they matched up against these strong programs has been a great learning experience for us.
**Interviewer:** It sounds like a fantastic opportunity for your players. You mentioned the importance of this event in terms of mental health. Can you elaborate on that?
**Coach Dougherty:** Absolutely! This event, organized by Coach Walker at TCU, focuses on benefiting the JAE Foundation, which aims to destigmatize mental health conversations. It’s essential to create an environment where student-athletes and coaches feel comfortable discussing mental health openly. It’s crucial for their overall well-being and performance.
**Interviewer:** That’s a very valuable initiative. Now, you had several standout performances over the weekend. Can you highlight some players who particularly impressed you?
**Coach Dougherty:** Yes! Ema Kovacevic, Tamari Gagoshidze, and Kallista Liu all remained undefeated in their singles matches, which is quite an achievement. Their determination and skills really shone through. the team posted a good record of 8 wins in singles and had some success in doubles too.
**Interviewer:** That’s fantastic to hear! Looking ahead, how do you envision this tournament experience shaping your team for the spring season?
**Coach Dougherty:** This experience is pivotal for us as it prepares the team for the level of competition we will face in the spring. We now have a clearer understanding of our strengths and areas to improve. The goal is to build on this foundation and continue growing as a team.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing your insights, Coach! We look forward to following your team as the season progresses.
**Coach Dougherty:** Thank you for having me! Go Terps!
