Sept. 15, 2008

URBANA, Ill. - Freshman Chelcie Abajian of the Illinois women's tennis team advanced to the Round of 32 this afternoon at the Illinois USTA ITF junior tournament held at the Atkins Tennis Center in Urbana, Ill.

Abajian had a dominating first match easily taking care of Maria Markina, 6-4, 6-0. The Hawthorne, N.Y., native faces Nida M. Hamilton on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at approximately 11:30 a.m. at the Atkins Tennis Center.

For a complete look at the tournament brackets, results and schedule of play for the Illinois USTA ITF, visit www.usta.com for more tournament information.