Box Score TAMPA, Fla. – FIU women's tennis opened its fall slate at the Bedford Cup this past weekend, hosted by South Florida, with seven Panthers competing across singles and doubles action.

Freshman Sofia Fernandez Figueras led the way for the Panthers, finishing third in the Gold Flight. The Spain native picked up multiple singles victories throughout the three-day tournament, including a three-set comeback in the opening round. Figueras closed out the weekend with a victory in the third-place match Sunday morning.

The Panthers combined for 13 total victories throughout the weekend, with wins coming across both singles and doubles competition against players from schools throughout Florida.

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FIU will return to action in Coral Gables for the ITA Southeast Regional Championships at the Neil Schiff Tennis Center, beginning Oct. 2. The Panthers will compete for spots in the NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships.

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