Mississippi State
Oracle/ITA Masters
MSU?s Lee Splits Consolation Matches To End Oracle/ITA Masters
September 20, 2015 | Women's Tennis
MALIBU, Calif. – After dropping a tough three-setter in Friday's opening round of the Oracle/ITA Masters, Mississippi State women's tennis player Jasmine Lee split a pair of consolation matches on day two of the prestigious tournament.
The junior Lee, ranked 23rd nationally, defeated 53rd ranked Kiah Generette of Baylor Saturday in the consolation quarterfinals 6-3, 7-6(1). Lee jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead in the first set, but the Baylor Bear fought back to even the score 2-2. However, Lee regained her rhythm and claimed the first set 6-3. In the second set, Generette broke out to a 3-1 lead and then a 5-3 lead, but Lee would rally to tie the set at 5-5 and then force and dominate a tiebreaker 7-1 to win the second set and the match.
Lee then faced off against California's 16th-ranked Klara Fabikova in the consolation semifinals, but fell 6-1, 6-3 to the Golden Bear. Fabikova won the first four games in the first set, ultimately claiming it 6-1. In the second set, Fabikova had an early lead of 3-1 and the Cal star would not relinquish the lead, winning the second set 6-3 to claim the match.
“This was a great experience for Jasmine to play this prestigious event,” MSU head coach Daryl Greenan said. “She played three quality opponents and picked up a solid win. I am sure she will learn from these matches and use them moving forward with her season.”
The Oracle/ITA Masters, a national collegiate championship, is in its first season. It features 16 of the country's top men's and women's singles players and the top eight teams in doubles.
For more information on Mississippi State women's tennis and updates, fans can follow the Bulldogs on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at HailStateWT.
Oracle/ITA Masters
September 19, 2015 – Malibu Racquet Club – Malibu, CA
SINGLES
Consolation Quarterfinals – No. 23 Jasmine Lee (MSU) def, No. 53 Kiah Generette (Baylor) 6-3, 7-6(1)
Consolation Semifinals – No. 16 Klara Fabikova (California) def. No. 23 Jasmine Lee (MSU) 6-1, 6-3
