The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: Women's tennis defeats Kentucky

The South Carolina women's tennis team defeated Kentucky in its match on March 17, 2023. With the 4-3 win, the Gamecocks improve its season record to 7-6.

Sophomore Gracie Mulville sets up a forehand return during her singles match against Kentucky on March 17, 2023. The Gamecocks won 4-3 overall, and Mulville defeated Wildcat player Carlota Molina 6-4 7-5.
Sophomore Gracie Mulville sets up a forehand return during her singles match against Kentucky on March 17, 2023. The Gamecocks won 4-3 overall, and Mulville defeated Wildcat player Carlota Molina 6-4 7-5.
Women's tennis head coach Kevin Epley talks to the team in-between sets during the match against Kentucky on March 17, 2023. The Gamecocks won 4-3, improving to 7-6 on the season.
Women's tennis head coach Kevin Epley talks to the team in-between sets during the match against Kentucky on March 17, 2023. The Gamecocks won 4-3, improving to 7-6 on the season.
Senior Ayana Akli and junior Allie Gretkowski run toward the ball while playing a doubles set together on March 17, 2023. Akli and Gretkowski fell 6-3 in the set, but the Gamecock women’s tennis team won the match over Kentucky 4-3.
Senior Ayana Akli and junior Allie Gretkowski run toward the ball while playing a doubles set together on March 17, 2023. Akli and Gretkowski fell 6-3 in the set, but the Gamecock women’s tennis team won the match over Kentucky 4-3.
Freshman Alice Otis and sophomore Misa Malkin await a serve during during their doubles set against Kentucky on March 17, 2023. The Gamecock women’s tennis team won 4-3 in the match, but Otis and Malkin dropped the set 6-2.
Freshman Alice Otis and sophomore Misa Malkin await a serve during during their doubles set against Kentucky on March 17, 2023. The Gamecock women’s tennis team won 4-3 in the match, but Otis and Malkin dropped the set 6-2.
Sophomore Sarah Hamner serves the ball during a match against Kentucky junior Elizabeth Stevens on March 17, 2023. Hamner defeated Stevens in three sets, as the Gamecocks came back to defeat the Wildcats 4-3.
Sophomore Sarah Hamner serves the ball during a match against Kentucky junior Elizabeth Stevens on March 17, 2023. Hamner defeated Stevens in three sets, as the Gamecocks came back to defeat the Wildcats 4-3.
Sophomores Gracie Mulville and Sarah Hamner wait for Kentucky to serve the ball during the match on March 17, 2023. The Gamecocks won 4-3, improving its season record to 7-6.
Sophomores Gracie Mulville and Sarah Hamner wait for Kentucky to serve the ball during the match on March 17, 2023. The Gamecocks won 4-3, improving its season record to 7-6.
Senior Ayana Akli prepares to hit the ball during the match against Kentucky on March 17, 2023. Akli was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2020 during her time at Maryland and now sits at No. 7 in the ITA women's singles rankings.
Senior Ayana Akli prepares to hit the ball during the match against Kentucky on March 17, 2023. Akli was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2020 during her time at Maryland and now sits at No. 7 in the ITA women's singles rankings.
Freshman Alice Otis watches the ball on Kentucky's side of the court during the match on March 17, 2023. The Gamecocks won the match 4-3 and sit at 7-6 for the season.
Freshman Alice Otis watches the ball on Kentucky's side of the court during the match on March 17, 2023. The Gamecocks won the match 4-3 and sit at 7-6 for the season.