The Lee men's and women's tennis teams opened their fall season at the Sewanee Invitational last weekend in Sewanee, Tenn.
Sophomore Wes Lemke and freshman Nacho Salom won singles flights for the Flames. Lemke defeated Panovec from Lipscomb University, 4-6, 7-5, 10-4 and Sewanee's Hayes (6-0, ret.). Salom was impressive in his debut for the Flames. The Spaniard recorded a pair of straight set victories over Sewanee's Blake Wilde (6-2, 6-2) and Scott Gallimore (6-2, 6-1).
Sophomore Kip Kahler won his first collegiate match topping Robinson (Sewanee), 7-5, 6-2.
The Lady Flames got singles victories from seniors Jodie Rice and Tonya McGraner and sophomore Krista Good. Rice defeated Eliske Parker of Sewanee (6-3, 6-2). McGraner swept Saskova (TWC), 6-2, 6-3 while Good defeated Kristen Camp (TWC) 6-1, 6-2.
Lee won two doubles matches. The team of Rice and Christy North defeated The Lady Bulldogs' Rachael Walker and Camp by a 6-1 margin. Freshman Garcia-Nieto teamed with Good to blank Bukale Lenjimore and Cordoso (TWC), 6-0.
"It was a positive weekend for both teams. We have plenty of things to work on, but they are already showing great progress." noted first year head coach Patric Hynes.  "Our tournament at Reinhardt will be another chance for everyone to test themselves and continue their improvement."
The fall season continues Friday Sept. 19 as both the men and women travel to Waleska, Ga. to participate in the Reinhardt Invitational.Â
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