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CSU women's tennis, Anna Mancino
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In this file photo, CSU's Anna Mancino plays a backhand.

Women's tennis opens fall 2026 at the Betsy Kuhle Invite

Cleveland State women's tennis begas their season at the Betsy Kuhle Invite with two days of solid performances from the team.

The Cleveland State University women’s tennis team concluded their first fall tournament of the year at the WMU Betsy Kuhle Invite on Saturday with creditable results on both days at the tournament, Sept. 18-19, at Westen Michigan University.

Friday

The first day consisted of two rounds of singles and a round of doubles.

In singles, Laura Tapia led the way with a pair of victories as her first match ended in a default before winning 6-2, 6-4, over Ella Fitcher of Western Michigan.

Anna Mancino, Leah Geisz, and Sofia Sergieva all won their second singles matches.

In doubles, Leah Geisz and Anna Mancino (6-3), along with Melliz Petkova Mustafa and Anna McKnight (7-6), were victorious.

Saturday

The second day featured two rounds of doubles and a round of singles.

The Green and White claimed two doubles wins on the day by Leah Geisz and Anna Mancino, along with Jenna Redmile and Sofia Sergieva.

In singles, the Vikings recorded four victories from Leah Geisz, Melliz Petkova Mustafa, Jenna Redmile, and Anna McKnight.

The Viking now have a week off before hosting the Horizon League Individual Championship from Oct. 2 through Oct. 4.

Friday’s results

Doubles

Singles

Saturday’s results

Doubles

Singles