MARION, Ind. — Indiana Wesleyan Men's Tennis had their season and home opener against Indiana University East on Monday afternoon. The Wildcats dominated from the start and ended up sweeping the Red Wolves, 7-0. This marks the first win under new head coach,
Chris Tudor.
The long-tenured partnership of
Timo Fischer and
Valentino Trento got the first win of the match at No. 1 doubles followed by
Michail Klinkov and newcomer
Giuliano Puga at No. 3 doubles.
Carter Poquette and
Riley Fuqua finished out the doubles matches with a win as well at No. 2 doubles. Every Wildcat earned a win in their singles matches with none going to a third set. At No. 5 singles, Puga did not allow his opponent to take a point, winning 6-0, 6-0. The next match to end was Fuqua at No. 4 singles. Klinkov took a hard fought battle in the top spot 6-4, 6-1 before
Valentino Trento ended his match in the 3rd slot. Fischer and
Lewie Woody were the final two matches, both winning in two sets as well.
MATCH VITALS
- Match Score: IWU def. IUE 7-0
- Records: IWU 1-0 (0-0) | GC 10-7 (7-2)
- Location: Marion, Indiana | Sutter Tennis Center
TUDOR PERSPECTIVE
- "It was a great start for the men today," said new head coach Chris Tudor. "The men were a bit sore from the past week's ITA Regionals, but they carried their rhythm through today's play. Proud of the men's work ethic and how they support one another on and off the court."
NEXT TIME OUT
- The Wildcats welcome Purdue Northwest this Friday at 4:00 PM.
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