The Wayne State University women's tennis team faced a narrow defeat against Tiffin University in Detroit. The match, held at the Duchene Athletic Facility, ended with a 4-3 scoreline in favor of Tiffin. This was Wayne State's first home game after their Spring Break trip to Florida.
The doubles matches set the tone for the day as Tiffin secured the initial point. Wayne State's top-ranked pairs were unable to overcome their opponents. Anais Ruyssen and Marta Komar fell 7-5, while Malak Arafat and Martyna Szpakowska lost 6-4. However, Shanice Weekes and Justine Beaulieu claimed a victory with a 6-4 win.
In singles play, both teams won three matches each. Komar and Dea Gorgidze won in straight sets for Wayne State, while Weekes made a comeback to secure her match in three sets. Ruyssen experienced consecutive losses against Maeva Maxch.
The second and fourth singles positions required three sets to determine winners. Arafat managed a win in one set but ultimately lost her match. Szpakowska also saw her unbeaten streak end after losing two of three sets.
Wayne State will next compete against Oakland University on March 24 at home.
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