Hamner to Play in Consolation Draw

San Diego, Calif.  – South Carolina women’s tennis sophomore Sarah Hamner fell out of the main draw at the ITA Fall National Championships on Wednesday after dropping her first-round match.

Hamner was defeated by Ohio State’s Sydni Ratliff in a three-set battle. The No. 2 ranked Gamecock took the first set 6-0, but the 51st ranked Buckeye made a comeback, taking the next two sets 6-3 and 6-3 for the win.

The sophomore will move to the consolation bracket where she will face No. 74 Malaika Rapolu of Texas at a time to be announced later.

Play will continue at Fall Championships on Thursday with the Rounds of 16. Draws and results are available on the tournament webpage. Live scoring will be provided here and live streaming will be provided here.

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Singles Round of 32

(51) Sydni Ratliff (Ohio State) def. (2) Sarah Hamner (SC) 0-6, 6-3, 6-3