Florida State University Athletics
Tuesday, January 16
Tallahassee, Fla.
2:00 PM
Florida State
4
vs
3
Old Dominion
FSU Wins Thriller In Home Opener
1/16/2024 8:29:00 PM | Women's Tennis
TALLAHASSEE– The Florida State women's tennis team (1-0) defeated Old Dominion (0-1) 4-3 in a thrilling home opener Tuesday at the FSU Indoor Tennis Facility.
"What an exciting way to start off the spring season," head coach Jennifer Hyde said. "The girls responded unbelievably well and I'm super proud of the team."
The Seminoles jumped out quick as sophomore Millie Bissett and freshman Laura Putz won 6-2 at No. 3 doubles, but the Monarchs responded with wins at No. 1 and No. 2 doubles to clinch the doubles point and the 1-0 lead.
Florida State started strong in singles, winning four out of six first sets. Senior Ellie Schoppe gave FSU its first team point by winning 6-3, 6-1 at No. 2 singles to make the match 1-1.
Old Dominion responded by securing three out of the five second sets to send the other five matches into third sets.
Despite dropping the first set, Putz broke the tie and won 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 at No. 6 singles. Senior Anna Arkadianou extended the lead to 3-1 as she won 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 at No. 3 singles. Old Dominion continued to fight as they won at No. 5 and No. 1 singles and made the match 3-3.
The Seminoles were able to come away with the victory when Kristyna Lavickova won 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 at No. 4 singles to give the Florida State its first victory of the 2024 season.
"It was really good to see Kristyna step up and get the clinch at the end," Hyde said. "It's her first singles match back since May of last year, due to her surgery."
Florida State returns to action next Friday against SMU at the ITA Kickoff in Austin, Texas. Live stats will be available on Seminoles.com.
Florida State 4, Old Dominion 3
Singles Competition
1. Sofia Johnson (ODU) def. Vic Allen (FSU) 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7-5)
2. Ellie Schoppe (FSU) def. Alexandra Viktorovich (ODU) 6-3, 6-1
3. Anna Arkadianou (FSU) def. Kira Matushkinda (ODU) 6-4, 4-6, 6-3
4. Kristyna Lavickova (FSU) def. Allison Isaacs (ODU) 4-6, 6-3, 7-5
5. Lidiia Rasskouskaia (ODU) def. Millie Bissett (FSU) 4-6, 6-3, 6-3
6. Laura Putz (FSU) Ulyana Romanova def. (ODU) 3-6, 6-2, 6-2
Doubles Competition
1. Sofia Johnson/ Lidiia Rasskouskaia (ODU) def. Vic Allen/Anna Arkadianou (FSU) 6-3
2. Alexandra Viktorovich/Allison Isaacs (ODU) def. #48 Ellie Schoppe/Maelie Monfils (FSU) 6-4
3. Millie Bissett/Laura Putz (FSU) def. Kira Matushkinda/Ulyana Romanova (ODU) 6-2
Order of finish: Doubles (3,1,2); Singles (2,6,3,5,1,4)
For more information on the Florida State women's tennis program, check Seminoles.com and follow us on social media at FSUWTennis (IG) and
"What an exciting way to start off the spring season," head coach Jennifer Hyde said. "The girls responded unbelievably well and I'm super proud of the team."
The Seminoles jumped out quick as sophomore Millie Bissett and freshman Laura Putz won 6-2 at No. 3 doubles, but the Monarchs responded with wins at No. 1 and No. 2 doubles to clinch the doubles point and the 1-0 lead.
Florida State started strong in singles, winning four out of six first sets. Senior Ellie Schoppe gave FSU its first team point by winning 6-3, 6-1 at No. 2 singles to make the match 1-1.
Old Dominion responded by securing three out of the five second sets to send the other five matches into third sets.
Despite dropping the first set, Putz broke the tie and won 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 at No. 6 singles. Senior Anna Arkadianou extended the lead to 3-1 as she won 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 at No. 3 singles. Old Dominion continued to fight as they won at No. 5 and No. 1 singles and made the match 3-3.
The Seminoles were able to come away with the victory when Kristyna Lavickova won 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 at No. 4 singles to give the Florida State its first victory of the 2024 season.
"It was really good to see Kristyna step up and get the clinch at the end," Hyde said. "It's her first singles match back since May of last year, due to her surgery."
Florida State returns to action next Friday against SMU at the ITA Kickoff in Austin, Texas. Live stats will be available on Seminoles.com.
Florida State 4, Old Dominion 3
Singles Competition
1. Sofia Johnson (ODU) def. Vic Allen (FSU) 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7-5)
2. Ellie Schoppe (FSU) def. Alexandra Viktorovich (ODU) 6-3, 6-1
3. Anna Arkadianou (FSU) def. Kira Matushkinda (ODU) 6-4, 4-6, 6-3
4. Kristyna Lavickova (FSU) def. Allison Isaacs (ODU) 4-6, 6-3, 7-5
5. Lidiia Rasskouskaia (ODU) def. Millie Bissett (FSU) 4-6, 6-3, 6-3
6. Laura Putz (FSU) Ulyana Romanova def. (ODU) 3-6, 6-2, 6-2
Doubles Competition
1. Sofia Johnson/ Lidiia Rasskouskaia (ODU) def. Vic Allen/Anna Arkadianou (FSU) 6-3
2. Alexandra Viktorovich/Allison Isaacs (ODU) def. #48 Ellie Schoppe/Maelie Monfils (FSU) 6-4
3. Millie Bissett/Laura Putz (FSU) def. Kira Matushkinda/Ulyana Romanova (ODU) 6-2
Order of finish: Doubles (3,1,2); Singles (2,6,3,5,1,4)
For more information on the Florida State women's tennis program, check Seminoles.com and follow us on social media at FSUWTennis (IG) and
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