University of Utah
Blue Gray National Tennis Classic
Utah Women's Tennis Competes at Blue Gray National Tennis Classic
10/6/2026 5:28 PM | Women's Tennis
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Utah women's tennis team competed at the Blue Gray National Tennis Classic with several Utes having a strong showing.
ÂOn the first day, Sara Akid showcased a strong performance, defeating Kristyna Damaskova from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with 6-4, 6-3 scores. She then went on to defeat Alicia Mall from the University of Memphis in Round 3 with a three-set victory with scores of 6-0, 3-6, 6-4.
ÂEmmie Moore also came through with a win against Nera Tesankic from UAB with scores of 6-2, 6-2. In Round 3, Moore fought hard and became victorious with a tight three-set match against Leonie Moeller from Memphis with 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 scores.
ÂNike Lenz faced off against Julia Caffarena from UAB and secured a win with 6-4, 6-3 scores. Lenz fought hard in Round 3 against Mailina Nedderhut from Memphis, but fell short with 7-5, 6-2 scores.
ÂHams Metwali battled against Gresi Bajri from UAB, but was defeated by Bajri with 6-4, 6-4 scores. Metwali came back strong in Round 3, defeating Maria Santos from Memphis with 6-4, 6-4 scores
ÂIn women's doubles, Akid and Lenz defeated Kristyna Damaskova and Nera Tesankic from UAB in Round 1 with a 6-3 score. The Ute duo fell short against Riley Crowder and Sarah Victoria Majesty Nita from Ole Miss with a score of 6-2 in Round 2. In Round 3, Akid and Lenz came back strong, defeating Maria Santos and Mailina Nedderhut from Memphis with a 6-4 score.Â
ÂMoore and Metwali also secured a win in Round 1 against Gresi Bajri and Julia Caffarena from UAB with a score of 6-3. In Round 2, they fought a hard battle against Lena Thomas Iglesias and Alice Battesti from Ole Miss, but lost with a 6-4 score. Moore and Metwali went on to defeat Alicia Mall and Leonie Moeller from Memphis with a score of 7-6 (5) in Round 3.Â
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FINAL RESULTS
BLUE GRAY NATIONAL TENNIS CLASSIC
Singles
Blue Gray Main Draw
Sara Akid (UT) vs. Kristyna Damaskova (UAB) 6-4,6-3
Nike Lenz (UT) vs. Julia Caffarena (UAB) 6-4,6-3
Emmie Moore (UT) vs. Nera Tesankic (UAB) 6-2, 6-2
Gresi Bajri (UAB) vs. Hams Metwali (UT) 6-4, 6-4
Round 3:
Sara Akid (UT) vs. Alicia Mall (Memphis) 6-0, 3-6, 6-4
Emmie Moore (UT) vs. Leonie Moeller (Memphis) 6-3, 3-6, 6-2
Hams Metwali (UT) vs. Maria Santos (Memphis) 6-4, 6-4
Mailina Nedderhut (Memphis) vs. Nike Lenz (UT) 7-5, 6-2
ÂDoubles
R16:
Round 1:
Sara Akid/Nike Lenz (UT) vs. Kristyna Damaskova/Nera Tesankic (UAB) 6-3
Emmie Moore/Hams Metwali (UT) vs. Gresi Bajri/ Julia Caffarena (UAB) 6-3
Round 2:
Riley Crowder/Sarah Victoria Majesty Nita (Ole Miss) vs. Sara Akid/Nike Lenz (UT) 6-2
Lena Thomas Iglesias/Alice Battesti (Ole Miss) vs. Emmie Moore/Hams Metwali (UT) 6-4
Round 3:
Sara Akid/Nike Lenz (UT) vs. Maria Santos/Mailina Nedderhut (Memphis) 6-4
Emmie Moore/Hams Metwali (UT) vs. Alicia Mall/Leonie Moeller (Memphis) 7-6 (5)
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