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WOMEN'S TENNIS: Rosman moves into No. 1 spot, leads team to win
by Ian Cutler
Sports Editor
Sports | 10/9/07
Posted online at 9:54 PM EST on 10/8/07
/ Last updated at 3:10 PM EST on 10/8/07
Rachel Rosman '11 had already played several impressive matches for the women's tennis team this season, but given her first chance to anchor the Judges' lineup, her performance still stood out.
After switching into the No. 1 singles spot earlier in the week, Rosman won both her doubles and singles matches easily as the Judges defeated Trinity College 7-2, improving their record to 3-0 this fall.
It was Brandeis' first win against the Bantams in school history.
Rosman was switched with former No. 1 player Colleen Donnelly '08 in the lineup due to her recent success at the International Tennis Association regional tournament Sept. 21 to 23. After losing to top-seeded Alicia Menezes of Amherst College in the first round of that tournament, Rosman won four consecutive matches to reach the finals of the consolation tournament, including a 1-6, 6-1, 6-1 victory over Vassar College senior Elysa Kliman in the semifinals.
Rosman said the success she had at that tournament gave her the confidence needed to play No. 1 singles.
"I was a little nervous, but more excited," Rosman said. "I've been working hard, and I knew was adequately prepared."
Donnelly said she supported the switch.
"It was partially my decision to make the switch," Donnelly said. "I went to [Lamanna and he] did not want to do it right away, but we both agreed it was time for a switch. I don't have any hard feelings about it."
Rosman legitimized the switch with her singles play, defeating Trinity freshman Robyn Williams 6-4, 6-1.
"[Rosman] worked hard and she's played well," Lamanna said. "[Donnelly and I] both think Rachel is ready to be tested at No. 1."
While Donnelly was content with moving down to No. 2 singles, she still struggled in her match, losing in straight sets to Trinity senior Brenda Driscol 6-1, 6-1.
Donnelly's frustration was evident when she lost one second-set point in which she crashed into the back fence while trying to chase down a lob.
After switching into the No. 1 singles spot earlier in the week, Rosman won both her doubles and singles matches easily as the Judges defeated Trinity College 7-2, improving their record to 3-0 this fall.
It was Brandeis' first win against the Bantams in school history.
Rosman was switched with former No. 1 player Colleen Donnelly '08 in the lineup due to her recent success at the International Tennis Association regional tournament Sept. 21 to 23. After losing to top-seeded Alicia Menezes of Amherst College in the first round of that tournament, Rosman won four consecutive matches to reach the finals of the consolation tournament, including a 1-6, 6-1, 6-1 victory over Vassar College senior Elysa Kliman in the semifinals.
Rosman said the success she had at that tournament gave her the confidence needed to play No. 1 singles.
"I was a little nervous, but more excited," Rosman said. "I've been working hard, and I knew was adequately prepared."
Donnelly said she supported the switch.
"It was partially my decision to make the switch," Donnelly said. "I went to [Lamanna and he] did not want to do it right away, but we both agreed it was time for a switch. I don't have any hard feelings about it."
Rosman legitimized the switch with her singles play, defeating Trinity freshman Robyn Williams 6-4, 6-1.
"[Rosman] worked hard and she's played well," Lamanna said. "[Donnelly and I] both think Rachel is ready to be tested at No. 1."
While Donnelly was content with moving down to No. 2 singles, she still struggled in her match, losing in straight sets to Trinity senior Brenda Driscol 6-1, 6-1.
Donnelly's frustration was evident when she lost one second-set point in which she crashed into the back fence while trying to chase down a lob.
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