Constantinescu Advances to Final

Oct. 20, 2007

TULSA, Okla. - Freshman Ana-Maria Constantinescu advanced to the finals of the ITA Regional Championships Saturday.

The Sooner, now 8-1 on the fall season, advanced to the semi-finals after a straight set win over Arkansas' Nanar Airpetian 6-1, 6-1.

"Ana-Maria played very well from start to finish," said head coach Mark Johnson. "She never let up."

Constantinescu then faced WSU's Stephani Dalmico in the semi-finals, picking up another straight set victory with a 6-3, 6-4 win.

Tomorrow's finals match will be played at 9 a.m. and will be the freshman's second appearance in a collegiate tournament finals.

"I am very pleased with how Ana-Maria has played," said Johnson. "She has adjusted to the college level quickly."

Constantinescu paired with senior Chelsea Orr in the doubles bracket to defeat the no. 2 seeded Kansas pair of Elizaveeta Avdeeya and Edina Horvath, 8-2

The Sooner pair then fell 8-3 in the semi-finals to the no. 3 seeded duo of Ela Kalunder and Aurelija Misevcuite of Arkansas.

In the consolation bracket quarterfinals Oklahoma's Maria Kalashnikova defeated the seven seeded Camilla Belassi of Colorado, 6-2, 0-6, 12-10.

She then fell in the semi-finals to DU's Anette Aksdal 6-2, 6-4.

"I was pleased with Maria's play, said Johnson. "There are some things to improve on but overall she had a great showing against some strong players."

Oklahoma continues play Saturday morning at Tulsa's Michael D. Case Tennis Center. Visit SoonerSports.com for a complete recap as OU closes out play at the ITA Regional Championship.

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