ELK GROVE, Calif. – St. Francis junior Adithi Benush won the Delta League Singles title with a 6-3, 6-3 win over teammate Alisha Anwar.

"It is always tough playing my teammate but it was an awesome match," said Benush, who posted a 15-1 dual match record this season. "We both did really well and it feels good."

Both players advance to the Sac-Joaquin Section Singles tournament on Nov. 1-2 at Johnson Ranch Racquet Club in Roseville.             

"It am looking forward to having some really tough matches because I love the competition," said Benush. "It is going to be exciting."

Anwar, who posted a 15-2 dual match mark, played a tough match.

"I stared really well in the first set but kinda broke down in the second set," said Anwar. "Then a came back and it boosted my confidence. But I think Adithi deserves to win."

Anwar also qualifies for the section tournament with her finals appearance.

"I am really excited to represent St. Francis next week," said Anwar.

The tennis team received the No. 1 seed in the Sac-Joaquin Section and opens play Oct. 29.

Delta League Singles Championships

Adithi Benush, SF, def. Alisha Anwar, SF, 6-3, 6-3

Lyna Jiang, D, def. Izzy Asker, Default