No. 5 Virginia Defeats Boston College 4-0 in Tennis Match

Dominance on Display: **No. 5 Virginia Women’s Tennis** Triumphs Over Boston College

WEYMOUTH, Mass. – In an electrifying match on April 4, the **No. 5 Virginia women’s tennis team** showcased their prowess by blanking Boston College with a commanding **4-0 victory**. With this win, the Cavaliers not only extended their impressive record to **16-4 overall** and **8-2 in the ACC**, but they also demonstrated their dominance by winning all **11 sets** against the Eagles (5-14, 1-8 ACC).

Strong Start Sets the Tone

The action began on the doubles courts, where the dynamic duo of **freshman Martina Genis Salas and junior Annabelle Xu** kicked things off with a decisive **6-1 victory** over Boston College’s Olivia Benton and Nadia Dimovska on court two. The senior tandem of **Elaine Chervinsky and Melodie Collard** didn’t waste any time either, closing out their opponents in a swift **6-2 win** at the top doubles position. With that, Virginia clinched the doubles point, taking an early **1-0 lead**.

Singles Sweep Secures the Win

In singles play, Genis Salas continued the Cavaliers’ momentum by dominating Alex Torre with a **6-2, 6-0** finish on court five, pushing the score to **2-0**. Following her lead, Collard delivered a stellar performance on court six, winning **6-1, 6-2** against Dimovska and amplifying the lead to **3-0**. The final nail in the coffin came from graduate student **Sara Ziodato**, who wrapped up the match with a solid **6-4, 6-2** victory over Seren Agar on the top singles court, sealing the deal for the Cavaliers.

Match Highlights & Key Stats

• The Cavaliers now hold a perfect **28-0 record** against Boston College.
• Chervinsky and Collard have an impressive **27-2 overall** record in doubles and are **10-1** in dual matches this season.
• Martina Genis Salas continues her impressive streak, marking her **fourth consecutive win** in her last four completed matches.
• Genis Salas and Xu are now **12-5** as a doubles team in dual matches and boast a **7-2** record in the ACC.
• Sara Ziodato improved her singles record to **17-5 overall** this year, including **12-3** in dual matches.

Looking Ahead: What’s Next for the Cavaliers?

The victorious Cavaliers are set to face Syracuse next, closing out the weekend with an away match on **Sunday, April 6** at **11 a.m.** on ACCNX. Fans can expect another thrilling outing as Virginia aims to maintain their winning streak.

Match Results

#5 Virginia 4, Boston College 0

Singles Competition

1. #32 Sara Ziodato (VA) def. Seren Agar (BC) 6-4, 6-2
2. Olivia Benton (BC) vs. #30 Annabelle Xu (UVA) 4-6, 2-4 (unfinished)
3. Muskan Mahajan (BC) vs. #26 Elaine Chervinsky (UVA) 3-6, 3-5 (unfinished)
4. Nadia Barteck (BC) vs. Isabelle Lacy (UVA) 1-6, 4-5 (unfinished)
5. Martina Genis Salas (VA) def. Alex Torre (BC) 6-2, 6-0
6. Melodie Collard (VA) def. Nada Dimovska (BC) 6-1, 6-2

Doubles Competition

1. #1 Elaine Chervinsky/Melodie Collard (VA) def. Alex Torre/Seren Agar (BC) 6-2
2. #37 Martina Genis Salas/Annabelle Xu (VA) def. Olivia Benton/Nadia Dimovska (BC) 6-1
3. Nadia Barteck/Muskan Mahajan (BC) vs. Karolina Kozakova/Sara Ziodato (VA) 3-5 (unfinished)

Order of Finish: Doubles (2,1); Singles (5,6,1)