IPFW's Cabrini, USD's Reddy Named Players of the Week
ELMHURST, Ill. - IPFW's Roberto Cabrini and South Dakota's Yamini Reddy were named as The Summit League's men's and women's tennis players of the week for their performances through Jan. 24-30.
Roberto Cabrini, IPFW
Sr., Sao Paulo, Brazil (Ateneu/Purdue Univ.)
Cabrini receives his second career award and first of the season after recording his initial victory of 2012. Facing Western Michigan, Cabrini accounted for his team's lone point with a win at No. 1 singles over Pablo Olivarez, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 1-0 (10-3).
Also nominated: Patrick Hammers, Western Illinois.
Previous Recipient: Jan. 24 - Grant Fleming, UMKC.
Yamini Reddy, South Dakota
Fr., Bangalore, India (Nios)
Reddy garners her first career award after collecting a pair of victories, including a win over a regionally-ranked opponent, during the week. Against SIU Edwardsville, Reddy played the No. 6 singles position and rallied for a 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory over Amanda Miller. In a match against Drake, Reddy bested Amanda Aragon, ranked No. 17 in the Central Region, 4-6, 6-4, 10-8 at the No. 6 position. Reddy's lone singles loss during the week came in three sets against her opponent from Northern Illinois.
Also nominated: Anita Henestrosa, IPFW; Vanessa Whyte, IUPUI.
Previous Recipient: Jan. 24 - Tori Dollar, Oral Roberts.
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