October 17, 2025

Presbyterian College Women’s Tennis Team Competes in ITA Carolina Regional

Chapel Hill, N.C., October 17, 2025

News Summary

The Presbyterian College women’s tennis team is set to compete in the ITA Carolina Regional at the Chewning Tennis Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Senior McKenzie Davis will participate in the singles main draw, while teammates Ladina Bruhin and Roxy Valdés will enter the singles qualifying draw. Additionally, the team will have two doubles entries in the tournament. This competition is crucial as it provides an opportunity to qualify for the NCAA Championships in November.

Chapel Hill, N.C. – The Presbyterian College women’s tennis team will participate in the ITA Carolina Regional, which is set to take place from October 16-21 at the Chewning Tennis Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This tournament represents a significant opportunity for the athletes as they aim for a spot in the upcoming NCAA Championships.

Senior McKenzie Davis will kick off the competition by playing in the singles main draw on Friday, where she is slated to face Romana Cisovska of Clemson in the round of 64. This marks Davis’ first time competing in the singles main draw of the ITA Regional Championships, adding to the anticipation surrounding her performance.

Additionally, teammates Ladina Bruhin and Roxy Valdés will enter the singles qualifying draw on Thursday. Both players must win two matches to advance to the main draw, which will test their endurance and skill on the court. The qualifications will also include consolation matches, providing competitors with another chance to showcase their skills.

In the doubles category, the Blue Hose are set to field two teams in the main draw, also beginning on Friday. Bruhin and Mary Ellen Longmire are set to begin their campaign in the doubles round of 64 against the No. 8 seed Cisovska and her teammate Candela Yecora from Clemson. In another pairing, McKenzie Davis and Roxy Valdés will compete against Lisa Kanec and Cornelia Kack from Elon in their first round of the doubles main draw. Notably, this will be McKenzie Davis’ third appearance in the main draw doubles, while Longmire, Bruhin, and Valdés will be making their debuts.

The stakes are remarkably high, as the two singles finalists from the Carolina Regional and the champion doubles team will qualify for the NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships, scheduled for November 18-23 in Lake Nona, Florida.

The tournament’s schedule is as follows:

October 16: Singles Qualifying R64, Singles Qualifying R32, Singles Qualifying Consolation R32
October 17: Singles R64, Doubles R64
October 18: Singles R32, Singles Consolation R32, Doubles R32
October 19: Singles R16, Singles Consolation R16, Doubles R16, Doubles QFs
October 20: Singles QFs, Singles Consolation QFs, Doubles SFs
October 21: Singles SFs, Singles Consolation SFs, Singles Final, Singles Consolation Final, Singles 3/4 Playoff, Doubles Final

Overall, the ITA Carolina Regional presents a crucial stage for the Presbyterian College women’s tennis team as they strive for excellence and hope to secure their places in the upcoming NCAA championships.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the ITA Carolina Regional tournament taking place?

The tournament will be held from October 16-21.

Where is the tournament hosted?

The tournament is hosted at the Chewning Tennis Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Who is competing in the singles main draw?

McKenzie Davis will compete in the singles main draw, facing Romana Cisovska of Clemson.

What is the singles qualifying draw?

Ladina Bruhin and Roxy Valdés will compete in the singles qualifying draw.

What do Bruhin and Valdés need to do to advance to the main draw?

They need to win two singles matches in the qualifying to advance.

What is at stake in this tournament?

The two singles finalists and the doubles champion will qualify for the NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships.

Feature	Detail
Tournament	ITA Carolina Regional
Location	Chewning Tennis Center, Chapel Hill, N.C.
Date	October 16-21
Main Draw Competitors	McKenzie Davis (Singles), Ladina Bruhin & Mary Ellen Longmire (Doubles)
Qualifying Draw Competitors	Ladina Bruhin, Roxy Valdés
Earning NCAA qualification	Singles finalists & Doubles champion
NCAA Championships Dates	November 18-23

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