Girls tennis individual tournament kicks off Thursday

Oct. 12—The opening rounds of the WIAA Girls Tennis Individual were played at the Nielsen Tennis Stadium in Madison on Thursday. Both Division 1 and Division 2 singles and doubles were in action. The D1 singles tournament played its opening two rounds while D1 doubles, D2 singles and D2 doubles played just one round.

In the opening rounds of the Division 1 tournament, Eau Claire Memorial’s Ava Erickson, who entered the tournament unseeded, won her first round matchup against Whitefish Bay’s Hannah Griggs 6-3, 6-0 to advance to the second round.

The WIAA Girls Tennis Individual championships began at the Nielsen Tennis Stadium in Madison on Thursday. The tournament featured both Division 1 and Division 2 singles and doubles matches. In Division 1, Eau Claire Memorial’s Ava Erickson, despite being unseeded, had a dominant performance in her first-round match against Whitefish Bay’s Hannah Griggs, winning 6-3, 6-0 and securing a spot in the second round.

Throughout the tournament, there were many exciting matches and unexpected results. The Division 1 tournament saw impressive performances from underdog Ava Erickson as she defeated a higher-ranked opponent in her opening match. The competition in Division 2 was equally intense, with players showcasing their skills and determination to advance further in the tournament.

Undoubtedly, the WIAA Girls Tennis Individual championships provided thrilling and unpredictable moments for players and spectators alike. With each round, the matches only intensified, keeping everyone on their toes and eagerly anticipating the next standout performance.