BIG WINS AT ITA
Rome, GA- The Apaches celebrated big wins at the ITA Cup held at Berry College in Rome, Georgia. The teams walked away with Daniel Jankoski as the Men's JUCO Singles Champion, Candy Wai as the Women's Singles Champion, and Alex Despoja and Daniel Jankoski as the Men's Doubles Champions.
Candy Wai secured a championship with a quick quarterfinal victory (6-2, 6-2). She started slower in her semifinal match against Akari Tomoyose from Cowley, losing the first set 3-6. However, Wai rebounded to win the next two sets (6-4, 6-0). She capped off her tournament with a decisive 6-2, 6-3 victory over Serena Pereyra Giubbani, also from Cowley. Wai was thrilled with her win and stated, "After competing here last year it was great to come back and win this year."
WOMEN'S SINGLES
Despoja experienced a heartbreaking loss in the semifinals to Alexander Edley from Wallace State Community College, falling 6-2, 5-7, 1-6. Despite the tough defeat, Despoja persevered in a doubles match later that day, ultimately securing the doubles championship. When asked about his ITA Cup experience, Despoja stated, "After an upsetting loss in singles, no matter what, it's always important to push forward to not let anyone else down, especially myself."
Jankoski emerged victorious after a hard-fought battle in the semifinals against Matias Ruiz from Jones College. He then secured the championship, avenging Despoja with a 6-4, 6-1 win over Alexander Edley. Reflecting on a successful weekend, Jankoski fondly recalled, "I couldn't be happier with my results this weekend. Winning is the best feeling."
MEN'S SINGLES
MEN'S DOUBLES
Overall, it was a fantastic weekend for the Apaches. Head Coach Micah Avance noted, "I am really proud of their accomplishments and how we competed! We have played some tough competition this semester, and it is exciting for them to see how their hard work has paid off!" Be sure to check out the photo gallery from the event at the top of the article!
