Mira Nadzan Wins Section III Tennis Qualifier

The undefeated athlete leads a group of area players advancing to the state singles tournament in Flushing Meadows.

Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Tennis

Mira Nadzan Wins Section III Tennis Qualifier

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Mira Nadzan captured the Section III girls tennis singles qualifying title on Thursday at Drumlins after her sister, Sonia Nadzan, withdrew from the finals due to illness. Both Nadzans and Addison Martin have now qualified for the state singles competition.

Why it matters

The tournament serves as the primary gateway for local athletes to reach the state level, with illness forcing a sudden change to the final match-up. Qualifying represents a significant career milestone for the participating high school competitors.

Mira Nadzan enters the state tournament with a perfect 21-0 season record. In the qualifying semifinals, she defeated Addison Martin 6-1, 6-1, while Sonia Nadzan advanced by beating Madden Cobb 6-0, 6-0.

The players

Mira Nadzan

A high school tennis athlete from Baldwinsville who currently holds a perfect 21-0 record for the season.

Sonia Nadzan

A competitive tennis player who advanced to the state tournament despite withdrawing from the sectional finals due to illness.

Addison Martin

A high school tennis player who qualified for the state singles tournament after competing in the sectional semifinals.

Sadie Toole

A tennis athlete who partnered with Lindsey Chong to win the Section III doubles finals.

Lindsey Chong

A tennis athlete who partnered with Sadie Toole to secure the Section III doubles championship.

The details

Sadie Toole and Lindsey Chong secured a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Yara Farah and Asha Viswanathan to win the doubles finals, while Tessa Myatt and Maddie Barretta claimed the doubles consolation title with a 2-0 score. The state singles tournament is set to begin early next week following these local qualifying results.

The Section III singles qualifying tournament finals took place on Thursday.
The state singles tournament is scheduled to begin this Monday.

Season Trajectory

Advancing to the NYSPHSAA state tennis tournament marks the culmination of the regional high school season for these athletes. Success at the sectional level dictates the competitive landscape and seeding for the upcoming state-wide championship matches.

Mira Nadzan has set an ambitious goal to win at least two matches during her state tournament appearance. The qualifying results confirm the full roster of local athletes who will represent the section in the upcoming state bracket.

The takeaway

Maintaining physical health is critical for athletes navigating the condensed schedule of qualifying tournaments. Preparing for high-stakes state events often requires balancing momentum from an undefeated season with necessary recovery time.