**Virginia Women’s Tennis Ready for NCAA Showdown: What to Expect in Charlottesville**
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. – This weekend, excitement is in the air as the Virginia women’s tennis team (20-5) kicks off their journey in the **2025 NCAA Women’s Tennis Team Championship**. The **Charlottesville Regional** will unfurl its court on Friday and Saturday, May 2-3, promising thrilling matches at the picturesque Virginia Tennis Facility located at the Boar’s Head Resort.
Be sure to stay in the loop! Follow Virginia’s social media accounts for any updates regarding weather-related changes that may impact the outdoor matches. And here’s the cherry on top: admission is free!
**Match Schedule: A Weekend Full of Tennis Action**
**Friday, May 2 – Women’s Matches**
- 10 a.m. – Illinois vs. Arizona
- 1 p.m. – (7) Virginia vs. FDU
**Saturday, May 3 – Men’s Matches and More**
- 10 a.m. – St. John’s vs. Princeton
- 1 p.m. – (7) Virginia vs. Bucknell
- 4 p.m. – Women’s Second Round Match
**Sunday, May 4**
- 1 p.m. – Men’s Second Round Match
**Catch Every Match – Live Coverage Information**
For those unable to attend, don’t fret! All matches will be broadcasted via the **Cracked Racquets Cross Court Cast** on their [YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/user/CrackedRacquets). Additionally, individual court streams will be available on [VirginiaSports.com](https://virginiasports.com), and you can access live scoring for all matchups.”
**Virginia’s Historic NCAA Journey**
- The Cavaliers are poised to make their **24th appearance** in the NCAA Women’s Tennis Championships, marking their **seventh consecutive** entry under the brilliant leadership of head coach **Sara O’Leary**.
- This marks the **12th year** that Virginia has had the honor of **hosting a regional**.
- Virginia has consistently reached the **Round of 16** nine times, including the last four years.
- The Cavaliers have advanced to the **quarterfinals** on four occasions, making deep runs in 2014, 2016, 2022, and 2024.
**Cavalier Highlights: The Team to Watch**
- Seeded at No. 7 in the tournament, the Cavaliers are currently ranked **6th** in the latest **ITA Team Rankings**.
- The team finished as the runner-up in the **2025 ACC Women’s Tennis Championship** for the second year in a row.
- With **nine wins against** opponents currently in the top 30 of the **ITA Team Rankings**, Virginia has shown incredible skill and resilience this season.
- Senior **Elaine Chervinsky** leads the squad in singles with an impressive **28-7 overall record**, including **12-1** in dual matches, entering the tournament on a six-match winning streak. She is also the highest-ranked Cavalier at No. 20 in the latest **ITA Singles Rankings**.
- Graduate student **Sara Ziodato** excels in dual matches with a **14-4** record, while she holds a **19-6** overall record, ranked No. 22 in singles.
- Other notable players include Senior **Melodie Collard** (25-12), Junior **Annabelle Xu** (21-11), and Freshman **Martina Genis Salas** (23-14), with Xu ranked at No. 37 in singles.
- **Chervinsky and Collard** are the top-ranked pair in the **ITA Doubles Rankings**, boasting a remarkable **30-3** overall season record.
- Xu and Genis Salas also shine in doubles, with a winning streak of five matches, totaling **27-8**, making them a force to reckon with.
**Scouting the Opposition: What to Expect**
- Virginia has a flawless record against **FDU** (11-7), having won all three previous NCAA Tournament encounters, the latest being a **4-0 victory** in 2016.
- FDU enters the tournament after clinching the **NEC Championship** and is riding a three-match winning streak.
- This will mark FDU’s **fifth NCAA Tournament appearance**, the first since 2016.
- **Arizona** (19-10) returns for their second consecutive NCAA Tournament, currently holding a **30th ranking** in the **ITA Team Rankings**, with Virginia prevailing in their lone 2012 matchup.
- **Illinois** (14-12) holds the No. 42 spot in the rankings, making their third-straight trip to the NCAA Tournament. Virginia leads the all-time series at **3-2**, having won the last three encounters since 1998.
**Mark your calendars and show your support for the Cavaliers this weekend!** This is more than just a tennis event; it’s a celebration of skill, sportsmanship, and the spirit of competition. For more information, check out the official [NCAA Women’s Tennis Championship site](https://www.ncaa.com/sports/w-tennis/d1).
