WACO, Texas — In a thrilling display of talent, Dasha Vidmanova from the University of Georgia and Michael Zheng from Columbia University emerged victorious in the NCAA singles tennis championships held on Sunday.

 

Vidmanova, a senior athlete aged 21 hailing from the Czech Republic, clinched the women’s title by defeating DJ Bennett of Auburn with a score of 6-3, 6-3. This victory marks a significant milestone for the Bulldogs, as it is their first women’s singles championship since 2010.

 

On the men’s side, Zheng, a 20-year-old junior originally from Montville, New Jersey, triumphed over Ozan Baris of Michigan State with a match score of 6-2, 4-6, 6-2. Zheng’s achievement is noteworthy as he became the first player from the Ivy League to win an NCAA men’s singles title since 1922.

 

This final match between Zheng and Baris highlighted a rare occurrence, being the first NCAA men’s tennis singles final featuring two American players since 2017. The victories by both Vidmanova and Zheng showcase the remarkable talent present in college tennis today.

 

Overall, Sunday proved to be a landmark day for both players and their respective universities in the world of collegiate tennis.