The No. 5 University of Virginia men’s tennis team began its season with a significant upset, defeating No. 3 TCU 6-1 on Thursday, January 15, at the Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
Cavaliers Overcome Early Deficit
Despite losing the doubles point, the Cavaliers responded decisively, winning all six singles matches. Sophomore Jangjun Kim secured the first point for Virginia with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Oliver Bonding. No. 16 Dylan Dietrich then defeated No. 6 Duncan Chan in straight sets, giving the Cavaliers a 2-1 lead.
Freshman Andres Santamarta Roig marked his collegiate debut with a hard-fought win, taking the first set in a tiebreaker (7-6 (9)) before securing a 6-2 second set victory. No. 29 Keegan Rice then clinched the overall win for Virginia with a straight-set victory over #45 Cosme Rolland De Ravel.
Strong Finish for Virginia
Senior Måns Dahlberg and sophomore Stiles Brockett completed the sweep, winning their respective singles matches on courts five and six. Dahlberg overcame a first-set loss to win 2-6, 6-2, 10-5, while Brockett defeated #77 Roger Pascual Ferra 7-6 (5), 6-2.
The Cavaliers will continue their Texas swing with a match against No. 2 Texas in Austin on Sunday, January 18, at 1:30 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the match?
The final score was #5 Virginia 6, #3 TCU 1.
Who clinched the victory for Virginia?
Keegan Rice clinched the victory for Virginia with his straight-set win over #45 Cosme Rolland De Ravel.
Where will the Cavaliers play their next match?
The Cavaliers will play their next match at No. 2 Texas in Austin on Sunday, January 18, at 1:30 p.m.
What does this early-season upset suggest about the potential of the Virginia men’s tennis team this year?
Worth a look