Chargers Notch First Program Win Since 2006
Jara swept in number one singles and doubles. |
March 17, 2009
Cypress, Calif. - On March 3rd, 2006, the Cypress College Women’s Tennis program defeated Santa Ana. Over three years later, the program has experienced a resurrection and have won their first match of the year and since 2006 with a 6-3 victory over Santa Ana. Freshman Yvonne Jara led Cypress winning in both number one singles and number one doubles along with partner Nicole El-Ali.
Jara won 6-1, and 6-3 in her number one singles slot and was bolstered by wins from fellow freshmen Swang Le, Quyen Dao, and Ahed Saleh. Cypress headed into doubles with a 4-2 lead and took care of the two doubles matches they competed in 8-4 in both.
Cypress improves to 1-7 and 1-6 in conference. They have a day off before traveling to Fullerton. Cypress lost to Fullerton 9-0 earlier this season. The two face off again Thursday at Fullerton at 2:00 pm.
Final Score: Cypress College 6, Santa Ana 3
Singles
1). Yvonne Jara (Cyp) def. Melissa Trinh (SAC) 6-1, 6-3
2). Fabiana Ortuno (SAC) def. Nicole El-Ali (Cyp) 7-5, 6-1
3). Swang Le (Cyp) def. Farida Ortuno (SAC) 6-1, 3-6, 6-3
4). Quyen Dao (Cyp) def. Kat Cung (SAC) 6-1, 6-3
5). Ahed Saleh (Cyp) def. Brenda Pastor (SAC) 7-6(1), 5-7, 6-1
6). Santa Ana College won by default
Doubles
1). Jara/El-Ali (Cyp) def. Trinh/Cung (SAC) 8-4
2). Le/Saleh (Cyp) def. Ortuna/Ortuna (SAC) 8-4
3). Santa Ana College won by default
