Syracuse works on correcting doubles woes that have plagued Orange through past 10 matches
Rhiann Newborn has noticed problems with the return game on her side of the net in recent doubles matches that she’s played. She said it… Read more »
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Syracuse maintains morale through season despite rough stretch
The Orange won five of its first six matches at the start of this 2015 campaign. At one point, the team was ranked No. 34 in the country. But SU has since lost eight of 10 matches, falling two games below .500 and at least temporarily killing any hope that this would be a turnaround season. Read more »
Syracuse falls 7-0 to Florida State 2 days after snapping losing streak
Despite breaking out of a doubles slump by taking the doubles point on Friday, Syracuse reverted to its struggles by losing two quick doubles matches that sent the match in a bad direction on Sunday afternoon. Read more »
Doubles pairings propel Orange past Cardinals in 4-2 home victory
The first two doubles matches had split results, and all eyes were on Valeria Salazar as she served to win her doubles match with Komal Safdar. Read more »
Syracuse defeats Louisville, 4-2, with strong performance on 1st serves
Amanda Rodgers pumped her left fist and let out a scream. Serving at 4-4, 40-30 in the second set, Syracuse’s No. 1 singles player had just watched as a shot from Louisville’s Jessie Lynn Paul sailed wide, giving Rodgers a 5-4 lead. Rodgers then beat Paul in the ensuing game to take the set and the match, 6-2, 6-4. Read more »
Strenuous travel schedule presents challenge for Syracuse in away conference matches
Syracuse will have to travel to Florida State on Sunday after a home matchup on Friday. It's just an example of a grueling ACC travel schedule. Read more »
Syracuse uses structured training, diet regimen to maintain fitness
Monday through Friday, Syracuse tennis players stick to a fairly structured training regimen. Read more »
Syracuse can't convert on opportunities in blowout loss to No. 15 Clemson
Syracuse had some chances in its 7-0 loss to Clemson, but it couldn't convert on any of them. Read more »
Rhiann Newborn drops match after getting early lead as Syracuse falls 7-0 to No. 15 Clemson
Rhiann Newborn was just two games away from getting Syracuse some silver lining in an otherwise blowout loss to No. 15 Clemson. Instead, her opponent came back handed SU the shutout. Read more »
Syracuse faces challenges resulting from grueling matches in conference play
Syracuse has played mentally and physically intense matches so far this season, including six matches since Feb. 14 that went beyond two sets. And the players understand the challenges that come as a result, especially when considering the fact that they often need to play matches just two days apart in the ACC schedule. Read more »
Syracuse tennis coach Younes Limam reacts to Daryl Gross stepping down as Director of Athletics
Syracuse tennis coach Younes Limam reacted to the resignation of Daryl Gross as SU's Director of Athletics on Wednesday. Read more »
Luke Jensen, former Syracuse tennis head coach, expresses support for close friend, former SU Director of Athletics Daryl Gross
Former Syracuse head tennis coach Luke Jensen said he supported his close friend Daryl Gross after the latter left his position as Syracuse University’s director of athletics, per an announcement on Wednesday morning. Read more »
No. 67 Syracuse drops 4-3 home match to No. 21 Duke
No. 67 Syracuse fell to 1-5 in conference play after a 4-3 loss to No. 21 Duke Read more »
No. 67 Syracuse upended by No. 14 Miami, 7-0, in home match
Syracuse couldn't scrap together a match as it was shutout by No. 14 Miami on Friday. Read more »
Syracuse hopes to rebound against top ACC opponents Miami, Duke
No. 67 Syracuse continues its gauntlet conference schedule by taking on two top conference opponents this weekend. No. 14 Miami visits Drumlins Tennis Center on Friday while No. 21 Duke comes to town for a Sunday matchup. Read more »
Valeria Salazar shines in doubles for Syracuse after representing Mexico in worldwide tournaments
Valeria Salazar currently shines for No. 67 Syracuse as part of a doubles team with partner Komal Safdar. But before that she was a multi-time champion representing her country in International Tennis Federation tournaments around the world. Read more »
Syracuse grittiness propels Orange to home win over Pittsburgh
Rhiann Newborn and Amanda Rodgers overcame obstacles as Syracuse was able to win 5-2 over Pittsburgh. Read more »
Syracuse shows improved doubles performance in 5-2 win over Pittsburgh
Syracuse improved its doubles performance as it defeated Pittsburgh, 5-2, for its first conference win of the season. Read more »
No. 34 Syracuse fails to pick up 1st conference win in 4-2 loss to No. 26 Notre Dame
Syracuse dropped its third conference match to start the season, falling 4-2 to No. 26 Notre Dame. Read more »
No. 34 Syracuse looks to excel in doubles with two weekend matches
Syracuse, sporting its best ranking in program history, will look to improve its doubles play when it faces Notre Dame and Pittsburgh on Friday and Sunday, respectively. Read more »
Syracuse discusses importance of tiebreakers after playing 17 through first 8 matches
Syracuse has played 17 tiebreakers this season through eight matches. In all of the singles tiebreakers, the winner has gone on to win the match. Read more »
Syracuse can't keep up with No. 7 Virginia in 6-1 loss on road
Syracuse couldn't keep up with the seventh-ranked Cavaliers in a 6-1 road loss. Read more »
Rodgers tries to help SU toward upset over hometown team No. 7 Virginia
Amanda Rodgers' former favorite team used to be Virginia. Now, she'll look to help Syracuse toward the upset of the No. 7 Cavaliers. Read more »
Syracuse's Newborn credits emotion on court for assisting in 5-0 start to season
Rhiann Newborn has used her emotion on the court to help propel her to a 5-0 start to her season in singles for Syracuse. Read more »
