Tea Zivic Makes History In ITA Southeast Regional Championships Qualifying Draw

Tea Zivic Makes History In ITA Southeast Regional Championships Qualifying Draw

10/8/2026 8:08:00 PM | Women's Tennis

MIAMI, Fla. –

Zivic, a senior from Paris, France, began the day with a 7-6 (7-2), 1-6, 6-1 win over Kennesaw State's Lucie Nouzova at 7:45 a.m. Just a few hours later, Zivic beat Stetson's Lena Karolina Hornecka, 0-6, 6-3, 6-3, to earn a spot in the main draw. Zivic's journey at the ITA Southeast Regional Championships continues on Friday, October 9 at 9:00 a.m. against Florida Atlantic's Katrin Pavkova.

Doubles play begins on Friday, October 9. Rosa-Dubreuil and Didderiens will team up against Florida State's Joanna Kennedy and Laura Putz at 3:30 p.m. Zivic and Tsitavets will team up against Georgia Tech's Taly Licht and Sabritt Dozier.

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Tea Zivicbecame the first player in Mercer women's tennis history to make her way through the qualifying draw and earn a spot in the main draw of the ITA Regional Championships on Thursday, October 8.Zivic, a senior from Paris, France, began the day with a 7-6 (7-2), 1-6, 6-1 win over Kennesaw State's Lucie Nouzova at 7:45 a.m. Just a few hours later, Zivic beat Stetson's Lena Karolina Hornecka, 0-6, 6-3, ...