WEST BEND, Wis. – The Gustavus Adolphus College men’s tennis team dropped a 7-2 decision to No. 5 University of Chicago on Saturday afternoon at West Bend High School. The loss drops the Gusties to 19-7 overall, including a 3-6 mark against nationally-ranked foes.
“Our guys competed very well today,” said Coach Tommy Valentini. “We set the tone early with some solid play in the doubles. Chicago is obviously a talented group on the singles court…hats off to them on a weIl-played match. Our guys showed spirit and poise in singles. We now turn our focus to preparing for Kalamazoo tomorrow.”
The Gusties take on another nationally-ranked opponent tomorrow in No. 37 Kalamazoo College. That match begins at 10 a.m. in Elkhor, Wis. at Four Lakes Athletic Club.
Gustie Doubles vs. UChicago
1. Mohanad Alhouni/Andres Saenz (GAC) def. Nicolas Chua/David Liu (UC) 8-6
2. Charlie Pei/Peter Leung (UC) def. Zach Ekstein/Tommy Entwistle (GAC) 8-5
3. Mitch Elofson/David Hagberg (GAC) def. Luke Tsai/Max Hawkins (UC) 8-6
Gustie Singles vs. UChicago
1. Nicolas Chua (UC) def. Mohanad Alhouni (GAC) 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7-5)
2. David Liu (UC) def. Andres Saenz (GAC) 5-7, 6-2, 6-1
3. Charlie Pei (UC) def. Zach Ekstein (GAC) 6-1, 6-2
4. Sven Kranz (UC) def. Mitch Elofson (GAC) 4-6, 6-1, 6-2
5. Peter Leung (UC) def. Tommy Entwistle (GAC) 7-5, 6-1
6. Luke Tsai (UC) def. Gabe Steinwand (GAC) 6-3, 7-5