Duke's Balus Qualifies for NCAA Singles Championships

Irina Balus, Dukes sophomore tennis player, has qualified for the NCAA Singles Championships after reaching the quarterfinals at the ITA Women’s All-American Championships. Despite not winning the championship, her quarterfinalist status secured her spot in the national tournament. This achievement marks a significant turnaround for the Blue Devils, who had a challenging start to the season but showed improvement this week. Baluss resilience was evident as she came back from a one-set deficit in her first two matches. The team will continue to compete in the Carolina ITA Regional Championship for more opportunities to qualify for the individual championships. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.