Nov. 2, 2007

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (www.ucfathletics.com) - The UCF women's tennis team kicked off the Florida State Invitational Friday, but was unable to come away with a victory. The Knights will return to the courts Saturday to compete in the consolation rounds.

The tournament features seven different brackets of singles action, with five UCF student-athletes competing separately in the pink, black, gold, white and silver draws.

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UCF Results on Day One of the FSU Invitational
Black Bracket
Maria Dolores Pazo (Florida International) def. Anna Yakimchenkova (UCF) 7-5, 6-4
Gold Bracket
Carolin Walter (FSU) def. Elvira Serrot (UCF) 6-1, 7-6(5)
Pink Bracket
Federica Suess (FSU) def. Kenza Belbacha (UCF) 6-3 (ret.)
Silver Bracket
Mackenzie White (New Mexico) def. Jennifer Carati (UCF) 6-2, 6-1
White Bracket
Maria Spenceley (Florida International) def. Isa Ohlinger (UCF) 6-0, 6-2