Baylor women's tennis duo Liubov Kostenko and Cristina Tiglea have qualified for the NCAA Doubles Championship after winning the doubles title at the 2024 ITA Central Sectional Championship in Ann Arbor. Their journey to the national tournament capped off a successful fall season, with their championship match securing their place at the event hosted at the Hurd Tennis Center in Waco, Texas, starting Nov. 20. The pair's victory marks the first time since 2022 that Bears have reached the national championship in doubles.

By the Numbers
  • Kostenko and Tiglea finished the weekend with a perfect 4-0 record.
  • The duo's championship win marks the first for Baylor in NCAA doubles since All-Americans Alicia Herrero Liñana and Mel Krywoj in 2022.
State of Play
  • Baylor hosted the ITA Central Sectional Championship, featuring strong competition from various universities.
  • Other Baylor players had mixed results, finishing 4-5 in singles and 1-2 in doubles at the Rice Invitational.
What's Next

The 2024 NCAA DI Tennis Singles and Doubles Championships will commence on Nov. 18, with the doubles matches featuring Kostenko and Tiglea beginning on Nov. 20 at the Hurd Tennis Center.

Bottom Line

Kostenko and Tiglea's historic qualification showcases Baylor's growing presence in college tennis, and their upcoming participation in the NCAA Championships will be a pivotal moment for the program.