Navy freshman Sia Chaudry was named Patriot League Women’s Tennis Player of the Week on Tuesday after clinching the Star Match over Army this past weekend. This marks the second time this season Chaudry proved to be the clinching singles point against a rival service academy.
The Midshipmen took home the women’s tennis Star for the second straight season and fourth time in five years, with Chaudry being a key player in both doubles and singles play. She and senior captain Casey Accola scored a 6-4 victory over Isabella Brilliant and Maria Drobotova, helping Navy claim the doubles point.
The two teams found themselves tied, 3-3, after five singles matches, making Chaudry and Elizabeth Gilbert the deciding match. Battling off a late push from Gilbert, Chaudry clinched the Navy win with a 7-5, 6-4 singles victory.
Chaudry now has won her last four singles matches and has 21 overall wins in singles play this season. She also took home PL Player of the Week honors on Jan. 24 after helping Navy grab two wins in its spring home opener.
Navy returns to the court on Friday, April 7, hosting Georgetown in a 2 p.m. match at the Tose Family Tennis Center. The Mids then host LIU at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 8 for Senior Day.
The Patriot League recognized Sia Chaudry’s contribution in clinching the Star Match over Army, by naming her the Women’s Tennis Player of the Week. The Navy freshman proved to be the deciding match by battling off a late push from Elizabeth Gilbert, to clinch the Navy win with a 7-5, 6-4 singles victory. Chaudry also played a vital role in the doubles match, along with senior captain Casey Accola, scoring a 6-4 victory over Isabella Brilliant and Maria Drobotova, which helped Navy claim the doubles point.
Chaudry’s performance in the Star Match marked the second time this season that she proved to be the clinching singles point against a rival service academy. Her three-set win over Isabella Flodin on Feb. 18 closed out Navy’s 4-2 victory against Air Force as part of the USTA College MatchDay in Orlando, Fla.
With this win, Navy took home the women’s tennis Star for the second straight season and fourth time in five years. Chaudry’s recent streak of four consecutive singles wins has brought her overall wins in singles play this season to 21. Her impressive performance on the court earlier in the year also earned her PL Player of the Week honors on Jan. 24, after helping Navy grab two wins in its spring home opener.
Navy’s upcoming games include a match against Georgetown on Friday, April 7, at 2 p.m. at the Tose Family Tennis Center. They will also host LIU at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 8 for Senior Day.