W&M’s Lena Sherbakov Starts Play at ITA All-American Championships

10/05/04 8:37PM

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - William and Mary senior Lena Sherbakov (Mountain View, CA) split a pair of singles matches today in the qualifying draw of the ITA Women’s Tennis All-American Championships at the Riviera Tennis Club.

In the first round, Sherbakov, ranked 82nd in the nation, lost to No. 62 Iva Gersic (New Mexico), 6-4, 6-1. However, Sherbakov bounced back in her consolation match to upset the nation’s 40th-ranked player, Carine Vermuelen (Southern California), 6-1, 6-0.


W&M Results at ITA Women’s All-American Championships (Qualifying Draw)

Singles, Round One (64)
#62 Iva Gersic (New Mexico) d. #82 Lena Sherbakov (W&M); 6-4, 6-1

Singles, Consolation Round
#82 Sherbakov (W&M) d. #40 Carine Vermuelen (Southern California); 6-1, 6-0