Winthrop's Olivia Vance returns shot as teammate Libby Wells watches during a season-opening tennis match Thursday against Gardiner in Gardiner.

Spectators watch as the Winthrop and Gardiner girls tennis teams compete in a season-opening match Thursday in Gardiner.

Gardiner second singles player Mackenzie Curran hits a shot during a season-opening tennis match Thursday against Winthrop in Gardiner.

Gardiner second singles Mackenzie Curran follows through on a shot during a season-opening tennis match Thursday against Winthrop in Gardiner.

Winthrop first singles Olivia Vance returns shot during a season-opening tennis match Thursday in Gardiner.

Winthrop first singles player Olivia Vance returns shot during a season-opening tennis match Thursday in Gardiner.

Winthrop second singles player Hannah Duley hits a shot during a season-opening tennis match Thursday in Gardiner.

Gardiner's Haylie Peacock competes during a doubles match during a season-opening match Thursday against Winthrop in Gardiner.