No. 5 UNC Women’s Tennis Hosts Georgia Tech
- 5 University of North Carolina women's tennis team defeated Georgia Tech 4-0 on April 5, 2026, at the Chewning Tennis Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
- North Carolina secured the match victory by claiming the doubles point and winning three singles matches on courts one, five, and six.
- The match began with doubles action, where North Carolina took the point following decisions on courts one and two.
The No. 5 University of North Carolina women’s tennis team defeated Georgia Tech 4-0 on April 5, 2026, at the Chewning Tennis Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The victory occurred during the Tar Heels’ Senior Day celebrations and extended North Carolina’s winning streak against the Yellow Jackets to nine matches.
North Carolina secured the match victory by claiming the doubles point and winning three singles matches on courts one, five, and six. Following the win, the Tar Heels improved their overall record to 21-2 and their Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) record to 9-1.
Match Results and Scoring
The match began with doubles action, where North Carolina took the point following decisions on courts one and two. The doubles results were as follows:
- Reese Brantmeier and Alanis Hamilton (UNC) defeated Alejandra Cruz and Seri Nayuki (GT) 6-3.
- Maddy Zampardo and Susanna Maltby (UNC) defeated Taly Licht and Sabritt Dozier (GT) 6-4.
- Anna Frey and Tatum Evans (UNC) defeated Given Roach and Eleni Karantali (GT) 6-3.
In singles competition, the 5th-ranked Tar Heels continued their dominance. Reese Brantmeier, ranked No. 2, defeated No. 66 Alejandra Cruz 6-3, 6-1. Maddy Zampardo defeated Olivia Carneiro 6-1, 6-1, and Thea Rabman defeated Sabritt Dozier 6-1, 6-1.
Several matches remained unfinished at the time of reporting, including the contests between Taly Licht and No. 8 Oby Kajuru, Given Roach and No. 27 Tatum Evans, and Seri Nayuki and No. 108 Alanis Hamilton.
Team Standings and Context
Georgia Tech left the match with a record of 10-11 overall and 4-6 in ACC play. The loss followed a series of road matches for the Yellow Jackets in early April, which included a visit to No. 24 Duke.
North Carolina entered the match with a strong home record, maintaining a 15-0 streak at the Chewning Tennis Center for the season. The program has also recorded four top-15 wins this year, including a victory over No. 6 Oklahoma.
Individual accolades for the Tar Heels include Tatum Evans and Reese Brantmeier, both of whom were named ACC Player of the Week in February. Evans, a junior, achieved a 3-0 singles and 2-0 doubles record during the ITA Indoor Championships, while Brantmeier led the team to two top-10 wins during her recognized period.
Upcoming Schedule
Georgia Tech will conclude its spring 2026 regular season with two final weekend matches. The Yellow Jackets are scheduled to play at Syracuse starting April 10, 2026, followed by their final regular season contest at Boston College on April 12, 2026.
North Carolina’s schedule continues with road matches in Florida. The Tar Heels will face Miami at the Neil Schiff Tennis Center in Coral Gables on April 10, 2026, and Florida State at the Speicher Tennis Center in Tallahassee on April 12, 2026.
Following the regular season, the team is slated to compete in the ACC Championship at the Cary Tennis Park in Cary, North Carolina, beginning April 14, 2026.