THE RUNDOWN
LAS VEGAS, N.V. - Baylor women's tennis senior Ema Burgic recorded a 6-1, 6-1 straight-set win over Jacqueline Cako of the United States in opening round of the Red Rock Open on Sunday.

The tournament, an ITF $50,000 Pro Circuit event, has a 32-person singles qualifying draw and Cako was ranked No. 514 in the WTA singles listings.

The win pushes Burgic into the qualifying singles round of 16, where she will face the United States' Hayley Carter on Monday at 11:30 a.m. CT.

Meanwhile in Coral Gables, Fla., at the Miami Invite, freshman Eliza Long concluded play by going 1-1 on Sunday.

First, Long dropped a three-set battle with Auburn's Jen Pfeifler, coming up short 4-6,6-2, 7-6(4). However, the freshman quickly bounced back to cruise past Pittsburgh's Amanda Wickman, 6-0, 6-2.

The matches improve Long's record to 2-3 on the season as she went 2-1 at the Miami Invite.

TOP QUOTE #1
"I had a good summer playing on my own, but it's so great to be back at Baylor. I love training with my teammates and coaches. My preparation has been excellent these past few weeks. I need to move past today's match and get ready for the next one." - Ema Burgic on her match

TOP QUOTE #2
"Ema did a nice job of playing in the moment. That's what the top players do. She was very focused on today and that's all that matters." - head coach Joey Scrivano

WHAT'S NEXT
Burgic continues her run at the Red Rock Open on Monday.

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