BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford women's tennis team earned a 4-2 win over cross-town rival UAB Wednesday afternoon at the Samford Tennis Center.
 
With the win, Samford improved its season record to 6-2. UAB fell to 4-4 with the loss.
 
In doubles, Samford won on the No. 1 and No. 3 courts to secure the first point of the contest. At No. 1 doubles, Emily Surcey and Sara Erenda defeated Vanessa Mellynchuk and Klara Kajabova, 6-4. On the No. 3 doubles court, Eleni Liakonis and Meredith Taylor defeated Kristyna Damaskova and Mackenzie White, 6-0.
 
In singles, Samford earned wins at No. 1, No. 4 and No. 5 to secure the 4-2 win. At No. 1 singles, Surcey earned a 7-5, 7-6 win over Mellynchuk. On the No. 4 singles court, Liakonis defeated White, 6-3, 6-2. At No. 5 singles, Taylor earned a 6-3, 6-1 win over Nera Ratkic.
 
Samford will next play at Western Kentucky on Wednesday, Feb. 19. The match is set for a 1 p.m. start from Bowling Green, Ky.
 
Samford 4, UAB 2
Singles Competition
1. Emily Surcey (SAMW) def. Vanessa Mellynchuk (UAB) 7-5, 7-6
2. Kristyna Damaskova (UAB) def. Margaret Jaraczewski (SAMW) 6-3, 6-3
3. Klara Kajabova (UAB) def. Sara Erenda (SAMW) 6-4, 7-6
4. Eleni Liakonis (SAMW) def. Mackenzie White (UAB) 6-3, 6-2
5. Meredith Taylor (SAMW) def. Nera Tesankic (UAB) 6-3, 6-1
6. Libby Blair (SAMW) vs. Enya Ratkic (UAB) 6-1, 1-3, unfinished
 
Doubles Competition
1. Emily Surcey/Sara Erenda (SAMW) def. Vanessa Mellynchuk/Klara Kajabova (UAB) 6-4
2. Margaret Jaraczewski/Hailey Troup (SAMW) vs. Enya Ratkic/Nera Tesankic (UAB) 5-4, unfinished
3. Eleni Liakonis/Meredith Taylor (SAMW) def. Kristyna Damaskova/Mackenzie White (UAB) 6-0
 
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