The VCU Men’s Tennis team defeated Elon 4-3 on Saturday at the Thalhimer Tennis Center in Richmond, Virginia. Alfred Almasi clinched the match victory for the Rams.
Doubles Play Sets the Tone
VCU secured the doubles point, beginning with a 6-3 win on Court 1 from Erwann Bouchet and Gevorg Mnatsakanyan over Elon’s Veljko Krstic and Nikola Parichkov. Alfred Almasi and Nicolo Consonni then secured the point for VCU with a 6-2 victory on Court 2 against Nick Fisk and Charles Pilet. Court three went unfinished with the score tied 4-4.
Rams Battle to Singles Wins
Gevorg Mnatsakanyan was the first to finish in singles play, winning 6-4, 6-1 on Court 3. Patrik Petera added a point on Court 6, winning 6-4, 4-6, 6-1 against Charles Pilet. Alfred Almasi clinched the match with a 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 victory on Court 4.
Despite strong performances, Leon Zaorski fell in a three-set match on Court 5, 6-1, 3-6, 7-5. Erwann Bouchet lost his match on Court 1 to #116 Veljko Krstic, 6-3, 6-2, and Nicolo Consonni was defeated by Rafael Ymer, 6-3, 2-6, 6-3.
Looking Ahead
The Rams will continue their weekend of competition, facing UNCW on Sunday, March 22nd at 12 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the match?
The final score was VCU 4, Elon 3.
Where was the match played?
The match was played at the Thalhimer Tennis Center in Richmond, Virginia.
Who clinched the match for VCU?
Alfred Almasi clinched the match for VCU with his victory on Court 4.
How important was the doubles point in this match?
