LOGAN, Utah - Riding a two-match road win streak, Utah State men's tennis returns home to host Idaho on Sunday, April 13, at noon at the Sports Academy & Racquet Club.
 
MATCH INFORMATION
 
Versus: Idaho
Date: April 13, 2025
Start: Sunday @ Noon
Site: Logan, Utah
Venue: Sports Academy & Racquet Club
Live Stream: https://tinyurl.com/3eyhcpua
Live Results: https://tinyurl.com/3vtf5k8j
 
HISTORY
Utah State trails Idaho in the all-time series, 13-19, but has seen a strong turnaround in recent years. After a slow start in the rivalry, the Aggies have won six of the last nine matchups, including a dominant 4-0 victory in their most recent meeting on March 23, 2024. USU has also posted key wins at neutral sites and continues to build momentum in the series.
 
ICYMI
Utah State secured back-to-back Mountain West victories over the weekend, first edging Nevada 4-2 on Friday and then defeating UNLV 4-2 on Sunday. Against Nevada, the Aggies lost a close doubles point, with Nevada winning at No. 1 and No. 2. At No. 3, senior Sergi Micó Fenollar and freshman Roman Venger were in a tiebreak before the match was left unfinished. In singles, freshman Eliot Nobel evened the match with a 6-1, 6-3 win at No. 5. Nevada briefly regained the lead at No. 6, but the Aggies responded with three straight three-set wins: Venger triumphed 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 at No. 4, sophomore Mohammad Alkotop won 3-6, 6-1, 6-3 at No. 2, and Micó Fenollar sealed the victory 7-6 (4), 5-7, 6-2 at No. 1.
On Sunday, the Aggies dropped another close doubles point but bounced back in singles. Alkotop won by retirement at No. 2, leading 4-0, while freshman Dmitri Goubin claimed a 6-1, 6-3 win at No. 6. UNLV tied the match at No. 1, but senior David Martirosian gave Utah State the lead with a 6-3, 6-4 win at No. 3. Venger clinched the victory with a 7-5, 6-2 win at No. 4. Nobel's match at No. 5 was abandoned, tied 2-2 in the third set.
 
TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN
Utah State senior Sergi Micó Fenollar was named the MW Player of the Week after going 4-0 across doubles and singles play in USU's wins over Idaho State and San Diego State. Micó Fenollar won both his singles matches at the No. 1 position, including delivering the clinching point against the Aztecs.
 
FOLLOW ALONG
Fans can follow USU's men's tennis team on Twitter @USUMensTennis, on Facebook at /UtahStateMensTennis or on Instagram at USUMensTennis.  Aggie fans can also follow the Utah State athletic program on Twitter, @USUAthletics, Facebook at /USUAthletics and on Instagram, @USUAthletics.
 
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