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Bulldogs Advance Three to Singles Semifinals, One Doubles Pair
October 11, 2026 | Women's Tennis
MIAMI, Fla. — Georgia women's tennis advanced three players to the singles semifinals and one doubles pair to the semifinals Sunday at the ITA Southeast Regional Championships. Bella Payne, No. 54 Emma Dong and Patricija Paukstyte each earned singles quarterfinal victories, while Dong and Ranah Stoiber won two doubles matches to secure their semifinal berth.
Fast Facts:
Georgia continues competition at the ITA Southeast Regional Championships on Monday, with Dong and Stoiber competing in the doubles semifinals at 8:30 a.m. ET. Singles semifinal action will follow, with three of the four remaining competitors representing Georgia.
Today's results:
Singles QF:
Bella Payne (UGA) def. #27 Deniz Dilek (UGA): 7-6(6), 6-0
#54 Emma Dong (UGA) def. Marta Makarova (UCF): 6-2, 6-2
Patricija Paukstyte (UGA) def. #77 Jantje Tilbuerger (UCF): 6-2, 7-6(4)
Doubles R16
Emma Dong/Ranah Stoiber (UGA) def. Sebastianna Scilipoti/Daria Volosova (MIAMI): 8-5
Doubles QF
Emma Dong/Ranah Stoiber (UGA) def. Nora Svensson/June Bjork (FGCU): 8-7(6)
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Fast Facts:
- Payne defeated No. 27-ranked teammate Deniz Dilek, 7-6(6), 6-0, to advance to the singles semifinals.
- No. 54 Dong earned a 6-2, 6-2 victory over UCF's Marta Makarova in the singles quarterfinals.
- Paukstyte secured her semifinal spot with a 6-2, 7-6(4) win over No. 77 Jantje Tilbuerger of UCF.
- Dong and Ranah Stoiber opened the day with an 8-5 doubles victory over Miami's Sebastianna Scilipoti and Daria Volosova in the round of 16.The Georgia duo followed with an 8-7(6) win over Florida Gulf Coast's Nora Svensson and June Bjork in the quarterfinals to advance to the doubles semifinals.
Georgia continues competition at the ITA Southeast Regional Championships on Monday, with Dong and Stoiber competing in the doubles semifinals at 8:30 a.m. ET. Singles semifinal action will follow, with three of the four remaining competitors representing Georgia.
Today's results:
Singles QF:
Bella Payne (UGA) def. #27 Deniz Dilek (UGA): 7-6(6), 6-0
#54 Emma Dong (UGA) def. Marta Makarova (UCF): 6-2, 6-2
Patricija Paukstyte (UGA) def. #77 Jantje Tilbuerger (UCF): 6-2, 7-6(4)
Doubles R16
Emma Dong/Ranah Stoiber (UGA) def. Sebastianna Scilipoti/Daria Volosova (MIAMI): 8-5
Doubles QF
Emma Dong/Ranah Stoiber (UGA) def. Nora Svensson/June Bjork (FGCU): 8-7(6)
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Bulldogs by following UGA Women's Tennis on X @UGAWomensTennis, on Instagram @UGAWomensTennis, and on Facebook @GeorgiaWomensTennis or check out information online at GeorgiaDogs.com.
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