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Pair of Bulldogs Fall at Pan American Games, ITF Tyler 80K
October 26, 2023 | Women's Tennis
Santiago, Chile — After winning her opening match in the round of 32, junior Mell Reasco fell 6-4, 6-0 against Julia Riera in her singles round of 16 match at the Pan American Games on Wednesday.
Representing Ecuador as the No. 15 seed in the draw, Reasco opened the first set strong as she jumped out to an early 3-1 lead. The set turned into a back-and-forth exchange of games as the score lined up at 4-4. Trailing at 5-4, Reasco pushed to stay alive but fell late in the set 6-4. In the second set, Reasco pushed to spark a run but ultimately fell 6-4, 6-0 to Riera. Reasco will continue her run in the Pan American Games as she teams up alongside Ecuador teammate Camila Romero in the women's doubles quarterfinals against Laura Pigossi and Luisa Stefani (Brazil) on Thursday.
Back in Texas, sophomore Alexandra Vecic opened up action in the ITF Tyler 80K on Wednesday as an automatic main draw bid.
Facing off against the No. 2 seed Kayla Day, Vecic sparked momentum after an early 3-1 deficit as she leveled the set at 4-4. Pushing the set to 6-6 and forcing a tiebreaker, Vecic held on to secure a 7-6(5) first set victory. Heading into the second set, Vecic opened up with another 3-1 deficit as she fought to stay alive in the set. Despite picking up another game, Vecic fell in the set 6-2 as the match leveled out at one set apiece. In the third set, Vecic trailed 4-1 nearing the midway point. Despite a late effort earning her another game, momentum swayed as the set leaned opposite in favor of Day as Vecic fell 6(5)-7, 6-2, 6-2.
2023 PAN AMERICAN GAMES (TENNIS)
Date: Monday, Oct. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 29
Location: Santiago, Chile.
Venue: Racket Sports Center
Live Stats: https://bit.ly/4060FDT
Pan American Games Singles Results: Round of 16
Julia Riera (Argentina) def. [15] Mell Reasco (Ecuador) 6-4, 6-0
ITF Tyler 80K Singles Results: Round of 32
[2] Kayla Day def. Alexandra Vecic (UGA) 6(5)-7, 6-2, 6-2
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