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No. 16 Pepperdine Women's Tennis Defeats No. 10 Cal, 4-2
The Waves claim their third victory over a top-10 team this season
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The No. 16 Pepperdine women's tennis team defeated No. 10 Cal by a score of 4-2 on Sunday afternoon. The Waves fell behind 1-0 after losing the doubles point, but then won four singles matches to claim the overall victory. Duru Söke, Zhiyenbayeva, and Grechkina all picked up singles wins for Pepperdine, with Grechkina clinching the match.
Why it matters
Pepperdine women's tennis has been a consistent powerhouse in the collegiate scene, reaching 40 NCAA Tournaments since 1982 and winning 33 WCC Championships. This victory over a top-10 opponent continues the program's strong start to the 2026 season.
The details
The Waves fell behind 1-0 after Cal won the doubles point, but then bounced back to win four singles matches. Söke, Zhiyenbayeva, and Grechkina all picked up singles wins for Pepperdine, with Grechkina clinching the match in three sets. The Waves have now won five matches in six days, including three victories over top-10 teams.
- The match took place on Sunday, March 9, 2026.
The players
Pepperdine Women's Tennis
The No. 16 ranked women's tennis team at Pepperdine University, which has been a consistent powerhouse in collegiate tennis for decades.
Cal Women's Tennis
The No. 10 ranked women's tennis team at the University of California, Berkeley.
Duru Söke
A Pepperdine player who won her singles match on court six.
Zhiyenbayeva
A Pepperdine player who won her singles match on court two.
Grechkina
A Pepperdine player who clinched the match with a three-set victory on court three.
The takeaway
Pepperdine women's tennis continues to be one of the top programs in the country, with this victory over a top-10 opponent further solidifying their status as an elite team. The Waves' consistent success at both the conference and national level is a testament to the strength of the program.
