W&M’s Megan Muth Advances at Women’s Tennis All-American Championships

10/07/03 9:52PM

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - William and Mary sophomore women’s tennis player Megan Muth (Covington, LA) won both her singles matches today in the qualifying round of the Riviera/ITA All-American Championships, played at the Riviera Tennis Club in Pacific Palisades, California.

Muth, ranked 39th in the nation, defeated No. 64 Natalie Breverman (Pepperdine), 6-0, 6-4, in the first round, before coming from behind to win against No. 67 Lucia Tallo (Fresno State), 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. Tomorrow she will face No. 63 Alicia Salas (Notre Dame), with the winner earning a berth into the main draw of the championship.

W&M junior Candice Fuchs (Sarasota, FL), ranked 16th in the nation, is already entered into the main singles draw. She and junior Kate Boomershine (Glenwood, MD), ranked seventh in the nation in doubles, also have a berth in the main draw. The main draw of the All-American Championships begins Thursday, October 9.


W&M Women’s Tennis at the Riviera/ITA All-American Championships (Qualifying Round)
Pacific Palisades, CA - Riviera Tennis Club

Singles
First Round
#39 Megan Muth (William and Mary) d. #64 Natalie Braverman (Pepperdine); 6-0, 6-4

Second Round
#39 Muth (William and Mary) d. #67 Lucia Tallo (Fresno State); 3-6, 6-3, 6-3