Maddie DeNucci hitting a backhand against Sacred Heart.
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Maddie DeNucci

Women's Tennis

Fredey wins D singles flight as women’s tennis opens season at Union Invitational

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Freshman Caroline Fredey won the D singles flight for the Holy Cross women's tennis team, as it opened the season at the Union Invitational. 

Fredey posted a perfect 3-0 record in singles action to win the D flight. She defeated Kate Hirnak of Union 6-0, 6-1 in the first round, before downing Jolee McCluskey of RPI in the semifinals. Fredey then defeated Paige Tromblee of Union 6-3, 6-1 in the final match to win the title.

Senior Maddie DeNucci finished as the runner up in the A singles flight. She downed RPI's Lorna Flores 6-2, 6-3 in the first round, then took down Gracie Nicol of Union 7-6 (2), 2-6, (10-6) in the semifinals. DeNucci was edged by RPI's Alex Mednikova 6-2, 4-6, (10-6) in the championship match.

In doubles action, Fredey and freshman Courtney Kallas finished as the runners up in the B flight. They downed Gabby Gatto and Paige Tromblee of Union 8-2 in the first round, then defeated Natalie Cipriano and Jolee McCluskey of RPI 8-3 in the semifinals. Fredey and Kallas finished the weekend by falling to  Brooke Bauer and Sonya Khudyakov of RPI 8-2 in the finals.

Holy Cross returns to action on Thursday, Sept. 16, when it travels to Mount Holyoke at 6:00 p.m.
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Players Mentioned

Maddie DeNucci

Maddie DeNucci

5' 8"
Senior
Caroline Fredey

Caroline Fredey

5' 7"
Freshman
Courtney Kallas

Courtney Kallas

5' 8"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Maddie DeNucci

Maddie DeNucci

5' 8"
Senior
Caroline Fredey

Caroline Fredey

5' 7"
Freshman
Courtney Kallas

Courtney Kallas

5' 8"
Freshman