New Providence Girls Tennis Opens 2-0 With Back-to-Back Shutouts
Maria Torres · Union County Life
New Providence girls tennis opened the 2026 season without dropping a single set across two matches. The Pioneers, coached by Tracy Aroneo, swept their first two opponents 5-0 to improve to 2-0. Union County Life covers high school sports, events, and local achievements across all 21 municipalities.
On Monday, August 26, New Providence hosted Union Catholic and won every position. Naina Rao took first singles 6-2, 6-0. Shreya Rao won second singles 6-2, 6-2. Audrey Cai handled third singles 6-3, 6-1. At doubles, Alice Lai and Gala Friend won first doubles 6-1, 6-1. Grace Krska and Kaitlyn Lok closed out second doubles 6-0, 6-2. Union Catholic fell to 1-1 on the season.
Two days later, on Wednesday, August 28, New Providence traveled to Roselle Park and blanked the Panthers 5-0. Naina Rao won first singles 6-2, 6-0. Shreya Rao swept second singles 6-0, 6-0. Audrey Cai took third singles 6-0, 6-1. Alice Lai and Stella Fortes won first doubles 6-0, 6-0. Annie Zheng and Kaitlyn Lok took second doubles 6-0, 6-2. Roselle Park dropped to 1-2.
The Pioneers return home Wednesday, September 2, to host Dayton at 4 p.m. Find more New Providence sports, events, and community news on Union County Life.
FAQ
Q: How did New Providence girls tennis start the 2026 season?
A: New Providence opened 2-0, sweeping Union Catholic 5-0 on August 26 and Roselle Park 5-0 on August 28 without losing a single set.
Q: Who are the top players on the New Providence girls tennis team?
A: Naina Rao won both first singles matches 6-2, 6-0 against both opponents. Shreya Rao won second singles in both matches. Alice Lai, Audrey Cai, Stella Fortes, Gala Friend, Grace Krska, Kaitlyn Lok, and Annie Zheng also contributed wins.
Q: When is the next New Providence girls tennis match?
A: The Pioneers host Dayton on Wednesday, September 2, at 4 p.m. at the home courts. Check the New Providence High School website for the full schedule.
Q: Where can I find more New Providence sports coverage?
A: Union County Life covers high school sports, events, and achievements across New Providence and all Union County municipalities. Follow along for match results and team highlights throughout the season.
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