Tulane University’s men’s tennis team secured a narrow 4-3 victory against UTSA on Friday in San Antonio. The win came after Asaf Friedler overcame a first set loss to defeat Enzo Vargas at No. 2 singles, with scores of 2-6, 6-1, and a 7-4 tiebreaker in the third set.
The Green Wave started the match by taking the doubles point. Lance Nisbet and Daniel Phillips won at No. 1 doubles, while Piotr Andrzejewski and Friedler claimed victory at No. 3. The match at No. 2 doubles was unfinished.
In singles play, Andrzejewski achieved a decisive win at No. 4 with two sets of 6-0. Alec Gaudin contributed another point for Tulane by defeating Timeo Bretin at No. 3 singles with scores of 6-3, 2-6, and 6-2.
Tulane’s overall record now stands at 2-2 this season, while UTSA remains winless at 0-6.
The team is scheduled to play its next match against UNO on Sunday, February 22 at City Park Tennis Center.
“Giving to the Green Wave Club provides Tulane Athletics with the resources student‑athletes need to excel in competition and in the classroom. Your support directly improves the lives of current and future Green Wave student‑athletes and enhances Tulane’s competitiveness in intercollegiate athletics. Make a gift today by calling (504) 865‑5356, emailing greenwaveclub@tulane.edu, or visiting GreenWaveClub.com,” according to Tulane Athletics.
