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Wai and Spyrou take part in W80 Pro Challenge
Wai and Spyrou take part in W80 Pro Challenge

Wai and Spyrou take part in W80 Pro Challenge

https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w80-tyler-tx/usa/2023/w-itf-usa-50a-2023/draws-and-results/

The doubles team of freshman Candy Wai and sophomore Zoi Spyrou were given a wildcard spot in the main draw of the W80 Christus Health Pro Challenge Tyler, Texas. Wai is from Hong Kong, China and Spyrou is from Athens, Greece. This tournament hosts some of the most talented female tennis players in the world. There were players in the tournament ranked as high as 49 in the world.  Wai and Spyrou lost to Rhiann Newborn (best ranking of 688) and Yasmine Kabbaj (best ranking of 577).  Head women's tennis coach Dash Connell commented, "It was a great opportunity for them and a great chance to showcase TJC Tennis."