Amurao, Li and Uzzilia Win Section 2 Tennis Titles
Isabel Amurao claimed the singles crown while Angela Li and Meghan Uzzilia secured the doubles victory in Schenectady.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Tennis
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Isabel Amurao defeated Jolie Chichak 6-4, 6-3 to win the Section 2 girls' tennis singles championship. Angela Li and Meghan Uzzilia took the doubles title with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Ava Ehrlich and Vibha Lanka.
Why it matters
These victories finalize the local roster for the upcoming state tournament. The top finishers earned their spots to represent the region on a larger stage.
Amurao clinched the singles title with a 6-4, 6-3 score, while Li and Uzzilia won their doubles final 6-3, 6-4. In third-place matches, Eliza Amirbekian beat Lydia Koivula 6-2, 6-4 and Nazik Gheith and Brooklyn Kelling beat Arya Bala and Diya Bala 6-4, 6-1.
The players
Isabel Amurao
She is a high school tennis player who secured the Section 2 girls' singles championship title.
Angela Li
She is a competitive tennis player who partnered to win the Section 2 girls' doubles championship.
Meghan Uzzilia
She is a competitive tennis player who earned the Section 2 girls' doubles title alongside her partner.
Jolie Chichak
She is a tennis competitor who faced Amurao in the sectional and state matches.
The details
Amurao secured her win after overcoming early deficits in both sets of the championship match. Li and Uzzilia regained their winning momentum after their opponents tied the second set at 4-4.
Timeline
October 21, 2026: Section 2 girls' tennis championships occurred.
Next week: NYSPHSAA tournament occurs at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
Season Trajectory
These results determine the final delegation of local athletes heading to the state level. The tournament outcome shifts the season focus toward the NYSPHSAA state championship, impacting the bracket placements for all qualifying singles and doubles entries.
The top-performing singles and doubles players now prepare for the state tournament schedule beginning next week. These specific winners and runners-up comprise the primary representation for Section 2 in the upcoming state-level brackets.
The takeaway
Advancing athletes must now pivot their focus to the state tournament at the National Tennis Center. Consistency remains the key variable for players competing against the top seeds from other regions.
What happens next
The NYSPHSAA tournament is scheduled to run from Monday to Wednesday next week at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
Further reading
Find more local athletic updates in the Tennis section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Times Union.
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