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Women's Tennis

Fiona Lee Captures Singles Title at MIT Invitational

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – First-year Fiona Lee (Ladera Ranch, Calif.) became the third student-athlete in the history of the MIT women's tennis program to win the main Singles Draw at the MIT Invitational on Sunday. She joined Libby Rickeman '21 and Katya Shepherd Johnson on this list as they also claimed the singles crown as first-years in 2017 and 2023, respectively. In addition, sophomore Anastasia Samets (Ocean, N.J.) was the Sportsmanship Award recipient for the Engineers.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
  • As the No. 4 seed, Lee overpowered top-seeded Deliala Friedman of Amherst College, 6-1, 6-1, in the semifinals.
  • In the title match, Lee defeated No. 3 seed Melanie Woodbury of Tufts University, 6-1, 6-2.
UP NEXT:
  • MIT returns to action on Friday, September 20 when it travels to Bowdoin College for the ITA New England Regional Championship.
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Players Mentioned

Katya  Shepherd Johnson

Katya Shepherd Johnson

5' 9"
First Year
Anastasia Samets

Anastasia Samets

5' 7"
Sophomore
Fiona Lee

Fiona Lee

5' 7"
First Year

Players Mentioned

Katya  Shepherd Johnson

Katya Shepherd Johnson

5' 9"
First Year
Anastasia Samets

Anastasia Samets

5' 7"
Sophomore
Fiona Lee

Fiona Lee

5' 7"
First Year