DAVIDSON, N.C. – Rhode Island freshman Katharina Spieth's impressive run at the Atlantic 10 Masters Qualifier ended in the semifinals Saturday.

Spieth picked up her third win of the weekend when she defeated Davidson's Ellie Hammond 6-3, 6-2 in the quarterfinal round. It was her third straight-set victory in as many matches.

In the semifinals, Spieth faced Sofia Maria Barbulescu in a matchup of two of the best freshmen in the conference. Spieth took the opening set in a tiebreaker, winning 7-6 (7-1). However, Barbulescu battled back and took the next two sets 6-4, 6-3.

In doubles play, Spieth and Nikki Fernando competed in the consolation draw. They played a competitive match against Ella Faessler and Amelia Tye from Massachusetts, but URI ultimately fell, 8-6.

"I am proud of the efforts today by the Rams," Rhode Island head coach Jonas Brobeck said. "Katharina battled very hard and fell in the semifinals against a very good player. When we compete like that and trust in our abilities and game-plan, we will be hard to beat in the Spring."


2024 Atlantic 10 Masters Qualifier
Saturday Results
Singles
Quarterfinals
Katharina Spieth (URI) def. Ellie Hammond (Davidson); 6-3, 6-2

Semifinals
Sofia Maria Barbulescu (Richmond) def. Katharina Spieth (URI); 6-7 (7-1), 6-4, 6-3

Doubles
Consolation
Ella Faessler/Amelia Tye (UMASS) def. Nikki Fernando/Katharina Spieth (URI); 8-6