Roos Take Care of Spires for Season-Opening Win
1/27/2024 11:43:00 AM | Women's Tennis
Kansas City had little trouble picking up its first win of the spring season
KANSAS CITY - Kansas City Tennis (1-0) made quick work of its season-opening match against St. Mary (KS) this morning, defeating the Spires, 7-0. After sweeping through doubles play, the Roos won all 12 sets in singles competition, including three 6-0, 6-0 decisions from Laura Munoz-Baroja, Anastassiya Timofeyeva and Amal Gati. The match was a special one for Coach Kendell Hale, taking on his son, Austin Hale, who is the head coach of the Spires in their inaugural season.
DOUBLES RESULTS
1. Bylina/Cardona (KC) def. Llamas/Wolfe (USM), 6-3
2. Muñoz/Timofeyeva (KC) def. Finn/M. Rojas (USM), 6-2
3. Tuana Tinaztepe/Gati (KC) def. A. Rojas/Cajudoy (USM), 6-0
SINGLES RESULTS
1. Catherine Chrobak (KC) def. Llamas (USM), 6-2, 6-0
2. Joana Cardona (KC) def. Wolfe (USM), 6-0, 6-1
3. Laura Munoz-Baroja (KC) def. Finn (USM), 6-0, 6-0
4. Maria Bylina (KC) def. M. Rojas (USM), 6-1, 6-1
5. Anastassiya Timofeyeva (KC) def. A. Rojas (USM), 6-0, 6-0
6. Amal Gati (KC) def. Cajudoy (USM), 6-0, 6-0
COACH HALE, QUOTED
DOUBLES RESULTS
1. Bylina/Cardona (KC) def. Llamas/Wolfe (USM), 6-3
2. Muñoz/Timofeyeva (KC) def. Finn/M. Rojas (USM), 6-2
3. Tuana Tinaztepe/Gati (KC) def. A. Rojas/Cajudoy (USM), 6-0
SINGLES RESULTS
1. Catherine Chrobak (KC) def. Llamas (USM), 6-2, 6-0
2. Joana Cardona (KC) def. Wolfe (USM), 6-0, 6-1
3. Laura Munoz-Baroja (KC) def. Finn (USM), 6-0, 6-0
4. Maria Bylina (KC) def. M. Rojas (USM), 6-1, 6-1
5. Anastassiya Timofeyeva (KC) def. A. Rojas (USM), 6-0, 6-0
6. Amal Gati (KC) def. Cajudoy (USM), 6-0, 6-0
COACH HALE, QUOTED
"When we don't get a rhythm from the other team, we have to create a rhythm. When somebody's a little unorthodox, we've got to learn to adapt."
"We've still got a lot of improvement to go, but that's been the way our team rolls, we start off a little slow and gain some momentum, and by conference we're rolling."
UP NEXT
The Roos travel to Springfield, Mo. next weekend for matches against Central Arkansas and Missouri State.
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
3,2,1
Order of Finish:
3,6,5,2,4,1
Players Mentioned
Head Coach Mark Turgeon Full Introductory Press Conference
Monday, March 09
A Sit-Down Conversation with Head Tennis Coach Kendell Hale
Wednesday, July 26
Senior Day: Michela Xibilia
Sunday, April 16
Postgame Interview: Michela Xibilia post-North Dakota
Saturday, April 08


















































