The University of Mississippi Athletics
Women's Tennis Players To Compete In Riviera All-American
10/4/2001 | Women's Tennis
Oct. 4, 2001
OXFORD, Miss. - Members of the Ole Miss women's tennis team are set to open competition at the prestigious Riviera All-American Championships in Pacific Palisades, Calif., Saturday. The Riviera Women's All-American Championships are being hosted by the Riviera Tennis Club for the 19th straight year.
Mira Radu and Sabrina Peppl are competing in the pre-qualifying tournament which takes place Oct. 6-7. Eight players will advance to the qualifying tournament which begins on Oct. 9. This year's main draw for tournament take place Oct. 11-14.
Radu comes into the weekend with a 5-2 record. She finished in fifth place in the "A" Division singles at the Roberta Alison Fall Classic last weekend. Radu will be looking to capture the magic of her freshman season, when she advanced to the main draw at the Riviera All-American Championships. Peppl brings a 3-3 record into the tournament. Radu and Peppl will also compete in doubles.