WACO, Texas — Jamie Loeb became North Carolina's first NCAA singles tennis champion, beating second-seeded Carol Zhao of Stanford 6-2, 4-6, 6-1 on Monday. The match was switched to an indoor venue in the second set because of rain and lightning.
Loeb denied Stanford its 15th women's singles title in this final between sophomores.
Zhao led 1-0 in the second set when play was suspended. The match was moved across the street to Baylor's indoor facility.
Loeb held serve when play resumed to make it 1-1 in the second set and appeared to have momentum with a break for a 4-3 lead.