South Carolina Tennis Enters ITA Main Draw After Qualifying Exits
Bella Bergqvist Larsson exits qualifying, while Carnicella and Buchwald start the main draw in Cary.
Key points
- Bella Bergqvist Larsson lost to Chloe Noel 6-2, 6-3 in the singles round of 64.
- Carnicella and Bergqvist Larsson lost their doubles match to Cal 6-4, 1-6, 10-2.
- Helena Buchwald plays Margot Phanthala at 1:30 p.m. in the main draw.
Red clay dust hangs in the air as the Gamecocks settle into the ITA All-American Championships in Cary, N.C. The team finished its qualifying rounds on Tuesday, shifting focus to the main draw singles and doubles matches.
Kaitlyn Carnicella and Helena Buchwald step onto the court today, representing South Carolina in the main singles bracket. The competition intensifies as the players face top opponents from across the nation.
Qualifying round results defined the path
Bella Bergqvist Larsson fell to Oklahoma’s Chloe Noel in the round of 64. The score was 6-2, 6-3, marking a decisive end to her main draw chances.
In doubles, Bergqvist Larsson and Carnicella lost to California’s Naoli Xu and Mao Mushika. The match ended 6-4, 1-6, 10-2, pushing them into the consolation bracket.
The pair then faced UCLA’s Ahmani Guichard and Olivia Center. They lost 6-2, 7-6, closing their tournament run with a tough final effort.
Main draw schedule sets the stage
Buchwald faces Margot Phanthala at 1:30 p.m. Carnicella follows against Kyoka Kubo at 2 p.m.
These matches mark the start of serious competition for the Gamecocks. The stakes rise as they compete against elite collegiate athletes.
University of South Carolina Athletics reports
The University of South Carolina Athletics department confirms these results and schedules. The team continues its journey through the national tournament with determination.
