The Oregon women’s tennis team swept South Carolina Upstate yesterday 7-0 in its home opener.

Friday’s matches also marked the start of dual play.

Last weekend, the team traveled to Indiana for the Indiana Invitational, before heading back to Eugene to face the Bears.

Junior Nicole Long believed that tournament helped the Ducks prepare for today.

“I think Indiana was good to get the jitters out,” Long said. “Everyone is going to be a little nervous and they don’t know what to expect with it being the first dual match, but I think it went very well.”

Oregon was successful in the doubles round, winning two out of the three matches.

Their third match ended early as the Ducks earned the doubles point fore the day.

Lana Buttner and Sofia Hager defeated Anna Zoske and Sara Vande Berg 6-0, while Marlou Kluving and Lina Akkesson beat Isabel von Stryk and Anna Baran 6-2.

Oregon swept in the singles competition, winning all seven matches.

Junior Nicole long defeated Taylor Cohen in the No. 1 singles match 6-1, 6-1.

Although Cohen had a powerful serve, Long said she used her speed to her advantage and felt confident with the returns.

Long won 22 matches in singles last season and looks to have another strong season for the Ducks at the No. 1 spot.

Also picking up victories for Oregon were Jasmine Minor, Sofia Hager, Lana Buttner, Lina Akesson and Rabea Stueckemann.

Hager, who is in her third year at Oregon said that she felt a little bit of nerves because it was the first match of the season, but was content with her win today.

“I was happy I could win the match playing through my nerves a little,” Hager said.

Minor beat von Stryk in a tie breaker to secure the sweep for the Ducks. The junior transfer won 6-4, 7-6 (7-2).

Buttner took home a win on her birthday after defeating Baran 6-2, 6-2.

Akesson won 6-1, 6-4, while senior Stueckemann also earned Oregon a point, beating Vande Berg 6-2, 6-0.

Long said the key to Oregon’s success in future matches is staying tough.

“I just want to see high energy from everyone, especially from myself,” Long said. “I want to keep that up. Have us all play well and hopefully have to jitters.”

Oregon will take on Eastern Washington this Sunday at 11 a.m.

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