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WTEN Flight A Singles Champion Feature

Women's Tennis

Renata Martinez Claims A-R-C Flight A Singles Title

The 2021 American Rivers Conference women's tennis individual tournament is in the books. Luther College freshman Renata Martinez, who was unseeded for the Flight A singles tournament, posted a record of 5-0 and claimed the individual title.

Martinez trip to the championship match included wins over Natalie Kaiser of Wartburg (6-0, 6-0); teammate Natalie Smith (6-4, 6-2); No. 4 seed Anna Wanek of Simpson (6-2, 6-4); No. 7 seed Bronwyn Metcalf of Central (6-1, 6-1) in the semifinals; and a three-set victory over teammate Shelby Cook (5-7, 7-5, 10-8) in the title match.

Cook had a first round bye and then won three matches before facing Martinez in the finals. She defeated Lauren Diiulio of Loras (6-1, 6-2); No. 6 seed Emily King of Simpson (6-0, 6-1); and  No. 8 seed Meadow LaDuke of Wartburg (6-4, 6-1) in the semifinals.

Martinez and Lexi Hastings advanced to the championship match of Flight A doubles before dropping an (8-3) decision to Central's No. 4 seed duo of Maddie Hartley and Alyssa Lewton.

In B Singles, Jalen DenHartog earned a bronze medal, defeating teammate Sydney Clausen (6-3, 5-7, (11-9)) in the third place match.

In C Singles, Linnea Wolle earned a bronze medal, defeating Jennifer Larson of Central (6-3, 6-4).

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Players Mentioned

Shelby Cook

Shelby Cook

Senior
Sydney Clausen

Sydney Clausen

Junior
Jalen DenHartog

Jalen DenHartog

Junior
Lexi Hastings

Lexi Hastings

Junior
Linnea Wolle

Linnea Wolle

Sophomore
Renata Martinez

Renata Martinez

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Shelby Cook

Shelby Cook

Senior
Sydney Clausen

Sydney Clausen

Junior
Jalen DenHartog

Jalen DenHartog

Junior
Lexi Hastings

Lexi Hastings

Junior
Linnea Wolle

Linnea Wolle

Sophomore
Renata Martinez

Renata Martinez

Freshman