University of Georgia Athletics
Bulldogs Secure Spot in Battle in the Bay Final
October 03, 2026 | Women's Tennis
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Georgia women's tennis advanced to the singles and doubles finals at the Battle in the Bay Classic on Saturday, as Patricija Paukstyte earned a singles semifinal victory and teamed with Nadia Lagaev to reach the doubles final.
Fast Facts:
The singles and doubles finals will begin Sunday at 12:30 p.m. ET.
Today's results:
Singles
Semifinals:
Patricija Paukstyte (UGA) def. Nika Hurkacz (CAL): 6-0, 6-2
Shavit Kimchi (DUKE) def. Nadia Lagaev (UGA): 6-4, 7-6(1)
Consolation Quarterfinal
#70 Chantal Sauvant (PEPP) def. Ava Rodriguez (UGA): 6-1, 6-2
Doubles Semifinal:
Patricija Paukstyte/Nadia Lagaev (UGA) def. Lera Alexin/Ema Bubalo (CU BOULDER): 8-7(3)
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Fast Facts:
- Paukstyte secured her spot in the Battle in the Bay singles final with a dominant 6-0, 6-2 semifinal victory over California's Nika Hurkacz.
- Paukstyte and Nadia Lagaev battled through a tight doubles semifinal, edging Colorado's Lera Alexin and Ema Bubalo, 8-7(3), to advance to the championship match.
- Ava Rodriguez concluded singles play with a 6-1, 6-2 loss to No. 70 Chantal Sauvant of Pepperdine in the consolation quarterfinals.
- Lagaev dropped her singles semifinal match against Duke's Shavit Kimchi, 6-4, 7-6(1).
The singles and doubles finals will begin Sunday at 12:30 p.m. ET.
Today's results:
Singles
Semifinals:
Patricija Paukstyte (UGA) def. Nika Hurkacz (CAL): 6-0, 6-2
Shavit Kimchi (DUKE) def. Nadia Lagaev (UGA): 6-4, 7-6(1)
Consolation Quarterfinal
#70 Chantal Sauvant (PEPP) def. Ava Rodriguez (UGA): 6-1, 6-2
Doubles Semifinal:
Patricija Paukstyte/Nadia Lagaev (UGA) def. Lera Alexin/Ema Bubalo (CU BOULDER): 8-7(3)
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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