University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Saturday, April 11
Lafayette
10:00 a.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
4
vs
0
Troy
Berrat Delivers Senior Day Clincher in Ragin’ Cajuns Sweep
4/11/2026 2:14:00 PM | Women's Tennis
Three-set rally seals Louisiana’s shutout of Troy, ending Trojans’ seven-match win streak
LAFAYETTE – On her Senior Day, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Women's Tennis standout Angelique Berrat delivered the moment that mattered most.
Berrat rallied from a set down to defeat Troy's Maria Guirguis, 1-6, 6-1, 6-2, clinching the Ragin' Cajuns 4-0 sweep of the Trojans on Saturday, April 11 at Cajun Courts.
The Senior Day triumph not only sealed the dual match but also snapped Troy's seven-match winning streak – handing the Trojans their first loss against an SBC foe – and marked Louisiana's third win over a Sun Belt Conference opponent this spring. Overall, the Ragin' Cajuns (13-5) finished the regular season with their 11th win the last 13 outings.
Facing one of the league's toughest players, Berrat (13-1) handed Guirguis her first loss of the season on Court 1. Guirguis entered the match a perfect 14-0 in the top singles position, but Berrat flipped the momentum after the opening set, dominating the final two frames to secure the decisive point and record her 11th consecutive match victory.
Berrat concluded her final collegiate regular season with an impressive 13-1 record – all on Court 1. Saturday's win extended her personal single-season record for total singles victories.
Louisiana set the tone early by claiming the doubles point. Berrat teamed with Nina Krecklenberg for a 6-2 win on Court 1, giving UL the early edge. Later with the doubles point up for grabs, Ana Martinez Vaquero and Safia Zenbi posted a 6-4 victory on Court 2 to give the Cajuns the 1-0 match lead.
In singles play, Martina Della Gora and Rocio Navarro quickly extended the lead. Della Gora cruised to a 6-0, 6-0 win on Court 5, and Navarro added a 6-2, 6-1 decision on Court 6, pushing Louisiana within one point of the match.
That set the stage for Berrat's Senior Day heroics.
With several matches still in progress, Berrat's comeback on Court 1 provided the finishing touch, lifting the Cajuns to a statement victory to close out the regular season home slate.
Troy dropped to 11-7 overall with the loss.
MATCH RESULTS
FINAL: Louisiana 4, Troy 0
Apr. 11, 2026 at Lafayette, La. (Cajun Courts)
Singles competition
1. Angelique Berrat (UL) def. Maria Guirguis (TROY) 1-6, 6-1, 6-2
2. Safia Zenbi (UL) vs. Valeriia Avdeeva (TROY) 2-6, 6-1, 1-4, unfinished
3. Marilou Bressan (UL) vs. Leena Metwally (TROY) 6-2, 2-6, 1-2, unfinished
4. Ana Martinez Vaquero (UL) vs. Alexia Zarate (TROY) 6-7 (5-7), 1-0, unfinished
5. Martina Della Gora (UL) def. Hiba Heni (TROY) 6-0, 6-0
6. Rocio Navarro (UL) def. Veena Nazar (TROY) 6-2, 6-1
Doubles competition
1. Angelique Berrat/Nina Krecklenberg (UL) def. Maria Guirguis/Valeriia Avdeeva (TROY) 6-2
2. Ana Martinez Vaquero/Safia Zenbi (UL) def. Alexia Zarate/Veena Nazar (TROY) 6-4
3. Hiba Heni/Leena Metwally (TROY) def. Martina Della Gora/Rocio Navarro (UL) 6-2
Order of finish: Doubles (1,3,2); Singles (5,6,1)
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana takes a break from play until the squad travels to the 2026 Sun Belt Conference Women's Tennis Championship tournament, the event scheduled for April 22-26 at the Rome Tennis Center in Rome, Georgia.
FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsWT) and on Instagram (ragincajunswt) to stay up-to-date with Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Women's Tennis.
Fans are also encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
Admission to all Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Women's Tennis home matches throughout the season is free of charge for all and open to the public. Fans can track the progress of the matches involving Louisiana through links accessible from the Women's Tennis schedule page on RaginCajuns.com.
Berrat rallied from a set down to defeat Troy's Maria Guirguis, 1-6, 6-1, 6-2, clinching the Ragin' Cajuns 4-0 sweep of the Trojans on Saturday, April 11 at Cajun Courts.
The Senior Day triumph not only sealed the dual match but also snapped Troy's seven-match winning streak – handing the Trojans their first loss against an SBC foe – and marked Louisiana's third win over a Sun Belt Conference opponent this spring. Overall, the Ragin' Cajuns (13-5) finished the regular season with their 11th win the last 13 outings.
Facing one of the league's toughest players, Berrat (13-1) handed Guirguis her first loss of the season on Court 1. Guirguis entered the match a perfect 14-0 in the top singles position, but Berrat flipped the momentum after the opening set, dominating the final two frames to secure the decisive point and record her 11th consecutive match victory.
Berrat concluded her final collegiate regular season with an impressive 13-1 record – all on Court 1. Saturday's win extended her personal single-season record for total singles victories.
Louisiana set the tone early by claiming the doubles point. Berrat teamed with Nina Krecklenberg for a 6-2 win on Court 1, giving UL the early edge. Later with the doubles point up for grabs, Ana Martinez Vaquero and Safia Zenbi posted a 6-4 victory on Court 2 to give the Cajuns the 1-0 match lead.
In singles play, Martina Della Gora and Rocio Navarro quickly extended the lead. Della Gora cruised to a 6-0, 6-0 win on Court 5, and Navarro added a 6-2, 6-1 decision on Court 6, pushing Louisiana within one point of the match.
That set the stage for Berrat's Senior Day heroics.
With several matches still in progress, Berrat's comeback on Court 1 provided the finishing touch, lifting the Cajuns to a statement victory to close out the regular season home slate.
Troy dropped to 11-7 overall with the loss.
MATCH RESULTS
FINAL: Louisiana 4, Troy 0
Apr. 11, 2026 at Lafayette, La. (Cajun Courts)
Singles competition
1. Angelique Berrat (UL) def. Maria Guirguis (TROY) 1-6, 6-1, 6-2
2. Safia Zenbi (UL) vs. Valeriia Avdeeva (TROY) 2-6, 6-1, 1-4, unfinished
3. Marilou Bressan (UL) vs. Leena Metwally (TROY) 6-2, 2-6, 1-2, unfinished
4. Ana Martinez Vaquero (UL) vs. Alexia Zarate (TROY) 6-7 (5-7), 1-0, unfinished
5. Martina Della Gora (UL) def. Hiba Heni (TROY) 6-0, 6-0
6. Rocio Navarro (UL) def. Veena Nazar (TROY) 6-2, 6-1
Doubles competition
1. Angelique Berrat/Nina Krecklenberg (UL) def. Maria Guirguis/Valeriia Avdeeva (TROY) 6-2
2. Ana Martinez Vaquero/Safia Zenbi (UL) def. Alexia Zarate/Veena Nazar (TROY) 6-4
3. Hiba Heni/Leena Metwally (TROY) def. Martina Della Gora/Rocio Navarro (UL) 6-2
Order of finish: Doubles (1,3,2); Singles (5,6,1)
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana takes a break from play until the squad travels to the 2026 Sun Belt Conference Women's Tennis Championship tournament, the event scheduled for April 22-26 at the Rome Tennis Center in Rome, Georgia.
FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsWT) and on Instagram (ragincajunswt) to stay up-to-date with Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Women's Tennis.
Fans are also encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
Admission to all Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Women's Tennis home matches throughout the season is free of charge for all and open to the public. Fans can track the progress of the matches involving Louisiana through links accessible from the Women's Tennis schedule page on RaginCajuns.com.
- www.RaginCajuns.com -
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
1,3,2
#1 Singles Match
123
Maria Guirguis / 0 [TROY]
612
166
#2 Singles Match
1234
Valeriia Avdeeva / 0 [TROY]
6140
261UF
#3 Singles Match
1234
Leena Metwally / 0 [TROY]
2620
621UF
#4 Singles Match
123
Alexia Zarate / 0 [TROY]
700
61UF
#5 Singles Match
12
Hiba Heni / 0 [TROY]
00
66
#6 Singles Match
12
Veena Nazar / 0 [TROY]
21
66
Order of Finish:
5,6,1
Players Mentioned
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