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Michigan Women's Tennis Upsets No. 20 Duke 4-3
Wolverines secure first win over ranked opponent this season
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The University of Michigan women's tennis team defeated No. 20 Duke 4-3 on Sunday, March 1, at the Varsity Tennis Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan secured the doubles point and won three of the final four singles matches to clinch the victory.
Why it matters
This victory marked Michigan's first win over a ranked opponent this season and their first triumph over Duke since a 4-3 win during the 2016 dual-match season, demonstrating a significant step forward for the program.
The details
In doubles play, the team of Reese Miller and Laura Rahnel won 6-1 at No. 2, while Piper Charney and Emily Sartz-Lunde secured the doubles point for Michigan with a 6-3 victory at No. 3. In singles, Reese Miller, Lily Jones, and Emily Sartz-Lunde each won their matches to clinch the 4-3 victory for the Wolverines.
- The match was played on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
- Michigan will initiate conference play on Friday, March 6, 2026, traveling to Ohio State for a 6 p.m. match.
The players
Reese Miller
A Michigan player who secured a crucial win at No. 3 singles, overcoming Aspen Schuman 6-4, 4-6, 6-3.
Laura Rahnel
A Michigan player who teamed up with Reese Miller to win 6-1 at No. 2 doubles.
Piper Charney
A Michigan player who teamed up with Emily Sartz-Lunde to secure the doubles point with a 6-3 victory at No. 3 doubles.
Emily Sartz-Lunde
A Michigan player who teamed up with Piper Charney to win 6-3 at No. 3 doubles and also clinched the match for Michigan with a 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 win at No. 5 singles.
Lily Jones
A Michigan player who won at No. 2 singles, defeating Liv Hovde 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-5.
What’s next
U-M will initiate conference play on Friday, March 6, 2026, traveling to Ohio State for a 6 p.m. match.
The takeaway
This victory over a ranked Duke team shows that the Michigan women's tennis program is making strides and building a competitive edge, which will be crucial as they move into conference play.
