SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Anderson University men's tennis (4-0) earned its championship segment opening win, 6-1, over nonconference opponent Converse (1-1) on Saturday afternoon at the Sally Abney Rose Complex.
The Trojans opened the match, winning the doubles portion to claim the early one-point lead.
After winning at the No. 2 slot and dropping the No. 3 position, the double point came down to the winner at the No. 1 spot. AU's Greyson Doscotch and Philip Olsson battled and defeated Legrand/Berrouet, 7-6 (7-5).
Despite dropping the first set, sophomore Juan Sengariz clinched the match for the Trojans defeating Enzo Marcheschi 1-6, 6-1, 6-1.
Anderson will host nonconference opponent North Georgia on Feb. 11th. First-serve is slated for 2 pm.
#21 Anderson 5, Converse University Men 2
Singles competition
1. Greyson Doscotch (AND) def. Gregoire Legrand (CONVERSE) 6-4, 6-0
2. #40 Juan Sengariz (AND) def. Enzo Marcheschi (CONVERSE) 1-6, 6-1, 6-1
3. Paul Berrouet (CONVERSE) def. Philip Olsson (AND) 7-6 (7-5), 6-4
4. Julian Kenzlers (AND) def. Marty Letessier (CONVERSE) 6-3, 6-0
5. Aaron Cabo (AND) def. Cameron Davies (CONVERSE) 6-2, 6-0
6. Leopold Morel (CONVERSE) def. Spencer Snow (AND) 7-6 (7-2), 6-3
Doubles competition
1. Greyson Doscotch/Philip Olsson (AND) def. Gregoire Legrand/Paul Berrouet (CONVERSE) 7-6 (7-5)
2. Juan Sengariz/Julian Kenzlers (AND) def. Leopold Morel/Marty Letessier (CONVERSE) 6-2
3. Enzo Marcheschi/Cameron Davies (CONVERSE) def. Aaron Cabo/Gabriel Nolasco (AND) 6-4
Match Notes:
Anderson 4-0; National ranking #21
Converse University Men 1-1
Order of finish: Doubles (2,3,1); Singles (5,4,1,6,2,3)
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