SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Pepperdine women's tennis program is home to the champion of the ITA Southwest Regional champion yet again, as #53 Lisa Zaar claimed the 2021 title with a straight-set win over San Diego's Abigail Desiatnikov on Monday afternoon.
 
In seven matches, Zaar (Stockholm, Sweden) only dropped one set throughout the weekend.
 
This is Pepperdine's third singles title for the women in the last five tournaments as Ashley Lahey won the event in 2016 and 2017.
 
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Head coach Per Nilsson said: "Lisa deserves the success she had this week. She's put in the work on and off the court and it's paying off."

Lisa Zaar said: I'm really happy to win the title. I've been focusing on improving my game and getting better match by match the last few days so I'm happy it paid off in the end. I'm also happy to have both coaches and all my teammates by my side this week -- it's been great. Now, it's back to Pepperdine to keep working hard and preparing for nationals that's coming up."
 
RESULTS
 
SINGLES
 
Main Draw
Final
#53 Lisa Zaar def. Desiatnikov (San Diego) 6-4, 6-0
 
NEXT UP: Zaar will compete at Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego in two weeks for the ITA National Fall Championships from November 4-7. This is the final tournament of the fall for the Waves. Draws and times are to be determined.