Dunkle Sisters Capture Doubles Title at Santa Maria Open

Cal Poly's Delanie Dunkle and Peyton Dunkle, sisters from Arroyo Grande, claimed the women’s open doubles division title at the Santa Maria Open.

Dunkle Sisters Capture Doubles Title at Santa Maria Open

9/6/2022 8:00:00 AM | Women's Tennis

SANTA MARIA, Calif. — Cal Poly's Peyton Dunkle and Delanie Dunkle won the women's open doubles division title at the Santa Maria Open over Labor Day weekend.

The Dunkle sisters earned a 3-6, 6-3, 10-7 victory over Kira Reuter and Amelia Honer, who are both on the UC Santa Barbara women's tennis team, in the championship match Monday afternoon.

The Arroyo Grande natives took down Annette Robertson and Quin Brady in the semifinals Sunday, 4-6, 6-2, 10-7.

Peyton and Delanie both earned All-Big West honors last season for their play in doubles.

Three other Cal Poly women's tennis players competed in the tournament. Sophomore Eliza Bates and junior Shreya Ravilla fell to Reuter and Honer in the semifinals of the women's open doubles division. In singles, Kim Bhunu advanced to the semifinals, along with Peyton Dunkle.