Casati, Boone net victories

URBANA — Illinois’ Alexis Casati and Jerricka Boone won two doubles matches during the opening day of the Midwest Blast on Friday at Atkins Tennis Center.

Casati and Boone defeated a Missouri duo 8-7 (5) and a Purdue duo 8-6.

In singles, Louise Kwong, Daniela Pedraza Novak and Boone topped Notre Dame opponents.

The Illini won 3-0 against Missouri but lost 2-1 against Purdue in doubles. Illinois and Notre Dame tied 3-3 in singles.