Bulldogs Conclude Play at All-Americans

Saturday, September 19

Cary, NC

University of Georgia

ITA All American Championships

September 26, 2026 | Women's Tennis

Cary, N.C. — The Georgia women's tennis team concluded competition at the ITA All-American Championships on Saturday, highlighted by Linea Bajraliu's consolation singles victory over a ranked opponent.

Fast Facts:

No. 80 Bajraliu opened the day with a three-set victory over No. 40 Rinon Okuwaki of Tennessee, 7-5, 2-6, 6-3, in the main draw consolation round of 16.
In the consolation quarterfinals, Bajraliu faced No. 21 Tatum Evans of North Carolina, falling in three sets, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4.
Anastasiia Gureva fell to No. 10 Mia Slama of NC State, 6-2, 7-6(3), while Emma Dong dropped her consolation round-of-16 match to Evans, 6-0, 7-6(4).
Additionally, sophomore Deniz Dilek concluded her run at the WTA 125 Ankara Open, falling to B. Cengiz, 6-1, 6-1, in the semifinals.

Today's results:
Singles:
Main Draw Consolation R16
No. 80 Linea Bajraliu (UGA) def. No. 40 Rinon Okuwaki (TENN): 7-5, 2-6, 6-3
No. 10 Mia Slama (NCSU) def. No. 38 Anastasiia Gureva (UGA): 6-2, 7-6(3)
No. 21 Tatum Evans (UNC) def. No. 54 Emma Dong (UGA): 6-0, 7-6(4)
Main Draw Consolation QF
No. 21 Tatum Evans (UNC) def. No. 80 Linea Bajraliu (UGA): 3-6, 6-4, 6-4

Up Next:
Ava Rodriguez, Anastasiia Gureva, Nadia Lagaev and Patricija Paukstyte will travel to San Francisco, California for the Battle in the Bay Classic, scheduled for Oct. 1-4.

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