Capuano and Moore Win Ivy League Doubles Title
The top-seeded duo secured their spot in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Conference Masters tournament.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Tennis
Peyton Capuano and Michela Moore dominated the Ivy League Qualifier, finishing the tournament with a perfect 4-0 record. The pair defeated Emma Tomova and Peien Deng in the final match to earn their ticket to the upcoming conference championships.
Why it matters
This victory secures the pair a spot in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Conference Masters, which serves as a crucial pathway for qualifying for the NCAA tournament.
The top-seeded pair concluded the tournament with an undefeated 4-0 record after closing out the final match with a 7-6, 6-1 victory. Their path to the title included an 8-4 opening win followed by an 8-5 quarterfinal victory and a 7-5, 6-1 semifinal win.
The players
Peyton Capuano
She is a collegiate tennis player who secured the doubles title at the Ivy League Qualifier alongside her partner.
Michela Moore
She is a collegiate tennis player who partnered with Peyton Capuano to win the doubles title at the Ivy League Qualifier.
Columbia University
This Ivy League institution hosted the doubles tennis tournament where the qualifying matches took place.
The details
Capuano and Moore demonstrated consistent form throughout the event hosted at Columbia University, overcoming teams from Penn, Brown, and Yale. They now shift their focus to maintaining this momentum in the next level of conference competition.
Timeline
The pair competed in the Ivy League Qualifier from Oct. 23 to Oct. 25, 2026.
The pair will compete in the Conference Masters tournament from Nov. 5 to Nov. 8, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This win at the Ivy League Qualifier significantly boosts the duo's standing within the collegiate tennis landscape as they prepare for the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Conference Masters. Securing a spot in this tournament is a vital step toward their ultimate goal of qualifying for the NCAA tournament.
By winning the Ivy League Qualifier, Capuano and Moore have successfully punched their ticket to the Conference Masters tournament. This result sets up a crucial four-day stretch in November that will determine their eligibility for the national NCAA tournament field.
The takeaway
Maintaining a perfect tournament record through to the final round demonstrates the pair's readiness for higher-stakes competition. They now face the challenge of repeating this success in the upcoming Conference Masters to keep their NCAA tournament aspirations alive.
What happens next
The pair will compete in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Conference Masters held in Rome, Georgia, from Nov. 5 to Nov. 8, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Dartmouth.
