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Tuesday, November 19
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Vidmanova Wins NCAA Singles National Championship
November 24, 2024 | Women's Tennis
WACO, Texas — Dasha Vidmanova etched her name into Georgia women's tennis history, becoming the fourth Bulldog to win the NCAA Singles Championships title after knocking off Auburn's DJ Bennett 6-3, 6-3 in the singles title match at the Hurd Tennis Center on Sunday.
Fast Facts
Date: Nov. 19-24
Location: Waco, Texas
Site: Hurd Tennis Center
Live Video: https://gado.gs/cd5
Live Stats: https://gado.gs/cd6
Results - Day Six
Singles
F: [2] Dasha Vidmanova (UGA) def. DJ Bennett (Auburn), 6-3, 6-3
Key Quote
"Terrific week here for Dasha," head coach Drake Bernstein said. "This is the biggest individual challenge that college tennis has to offer, and we are very proud of her for accomplishing the goal of winning the NCAA Singles Championship. She has come a long way since her freshman year and to reach this pinnacle speaks volumes to the way that she has worked throughout her time in college. When she puts her mind to overcoming a challenge, she is one of the toughest competitors we've seen. We are thrilled to bring the NCAA singles trophy back to Athens."
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Bulldogs by following UGA Women's Tennis on X @UGAWomensTennis, on Instagram @UGAWomensTennis, and on Facebook @GeorgiaWomensTennis or check out information online at GeorgiaDogs.com.
Fast Facts
- Vidmanova opened the match in dominant fashion, jumping out to a 4-1 lead before closing out the set convincingly at 6-3. A quick start to the second kept all the momentum on Vidmanova's side as she earned another 4-1 lead. Despite a late push from Bennett to fight her way back into the match, Vidmanova sealed the deal to win the match 6-3, 6-3 in straight sets.
- Vidmanova now joins elite company, adding her name to the list of NCAA singles champions alongside Chelsey Gullickson (2010), Angela Lettiere (1994) and Lisa Spain (1984).
- The title victory also marks unique history for Vidmanova as she becomes the only player in program history to win both the NCAA singles and doubles titles after winning the 2024 NCAA Doubles Championships with Aysegul Mert.
- Vidmanova is also now the sixth women's player since 1979 to win both national singles and doubles titles in their college career.
Date: Nov. 19-24
Location: Waco, Texas
Site: Hurd Tennis Center
Live Video: https://gado.gs/cd5
Live Stats: https://gado.gs/cd6
Results - Day Six
Singles
F: [2] Dasha Vidmanova (UGA) def. DJ Bennett (Auburn), 6-3, 6-3
Key Quote
"Terrific week here for Dasha," head coach Drake Bernstein said. "This is the biggest individual challenge that college tennis has to offer, and we are very proud of her for accomplishing the goal of winning the NCAA Singles Championship. She has come a long way since her freshman year and to reach this pinnacle speaks volumes to the way that she has worked throughout her time in college. When she puts her mind to overcoming a challenge, she is one of the toughest competitors we've seen. We are thrilled to bring the NCAA singles trophy back to Athens."
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Bulldogs by following UGA Women's Tennis on X @UGAWomensTennis, on Instagram @UGAWomensTennis, and on Facebook @GeorgiaWomensTennis or check out information online at GeorgiaDogs.com.
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