Following her first player of the week honor, senior Alexandra Melnikova has been named NAIA Women's Tennis Player of the Week by the league office on Tuesday afternoon.
Alexandra Melnikova, Fourth Year, Prague, Czech Republic
- The award marks the second weekly honor of Melnikova's career and first recognition from the NAIA
- This is the fourth NAIA Player of the Week honor this season for the Seahawks
- Posted a 2-0 singles record across the week
- Competed at No. 1 singles vs. Division II No. 1 Barry, earning a three-set win over Louane Lutringer, 6-3, 4-6, 6-1, in a 4-2 team victory
- Recorded a dominant straight-set win at No. 2 singles over No. 57-ranked Bernier (Saint Leo), 6-1, 6-0, in a 4-0 sweep
- In doubles, picked up a 6-4 win on court three against Saint Leo alongside Lena Couto
Keiser matches up against Division II Palm Beach Atlantic on Tuesday afternoon in West Palm Beach, Fla. First serve from the Mitch Gornto Tennis Center is set for 2:00 p.m.
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