RENO, Nev. – Utah State men's tennis (11-6, 2-2 MW) wrapped up its weekend on a high note Sunday, playing to a dominant 4-0 win at Nevada.
Utah State jumped out to a quick lead, sweeping doubles competition. Redshirt freshman
Jack Ninteman and sophomore
Roko Savin opened play with a 6-2 win over Benjamin Campi and Matheo Coupu in the No. 3 spot. Senior
Felipe Acosta and sophomore
Javier Ruiz clinched the doubles point with a 7-6 victory over Isaac Nortey and Juan Batalla in the No. 1 position. The teams played out the No. 2 match, where fifth-year
Sergiu Bucur and redshirt freshman
Souf El Mesbahi defeated Delmas N'Tcha and Daniel Dudockin, 6-3.
The three lower singles matches clinched the sweep for the Aggies, all in straight sets. Ruiz defeated Coupu (6-3, 6-4) at No. 5, while Savin beat Ambroise Marchand (6-2, 6-4) in the No. 4 spot. Sophomore
Arvid Hjalte then picked up the match-clinching win, defeating Campi (6-4, 6-2) in the No. 6 position. The final three singles matches were left unfinished.
The Aggies return to Logan for their final two home matches next weekend. USU will host Air Force on Friday, April 16, and New Mexico on Sunday, April 18. Both matches are set to be played outdoors at the Sports Academy and Racquet Club, and will begin at 11 a.m.
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RESULTS
Utah State 4, Nevada 0
Doubles
1.
Felipe Acosta/
Javier Ruiz (USU) def. Isaac Nortey/Juan Batalla (NEV) 7-6
2.
Sergiu Bucur/
Souf El Mesbahi (USU) def. Delmas N'Tcha/Daniel Dudockin (NEV) 6-3
3.
Jack Ninteman/
Roko Savin (USU) def. Benjamin Campi/Matheo Coupu (NEV) 6-2
Singles
1. Delmas N'Tcha (NEV) vs.
Sergiu Bucur (USU) 4-6, 2-3, unfinished
2. Isaac Nortey (NEV) vs.
Souf El Mesbahi (USU) 6-4, 1-3, unfinished
3. Daniel Dudockin (NEV) vs.
Felipe Acosta (USU) 2-6, 4-3, unfinished
4.
Roko Savin (USU) def. Ambroise Marchand (NEV) 6-2, 6-4
5.
Javier Ruiz (USU) def. Matheo Coupu (NEV) 6-3, 6-4
6.
Arvid Hjalte (USU) def. Benjamin Campi (NEV) 6-4, 6-2
Match Notes
Utah State: 11-6, 2-2 MW
Nevada: 5-9, 1-3 MW
Order of Finish: Doubles - 3, 1, 2; Singles - 5, 4, 6
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