Men's Tennis Off to Solid Start at Ohio Valley Regionals
Cards pick up six wins on day one of the Ohio Valley Regional
 
Andrew Carter


Andrew Carter

Oct. 20, 2011

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - - The University of Louisville men's tennis team is off to a strong start, picking up six wins in the United State Tennis Association/Intercollegiate Tennis Association Ohio Valley Regional Thursday.

"I am very pleased that we went 6-1 today," said head coach Rex Ecarma. "This tournament attracts the very best college players from five states and we almost had a perfect day. Andrew and Sebastian showed that they are playing well with both of them going 3-0 on the day. The stakes are raised tomorrow because a 128 draw will shrink to 16."

Senior Andrew Carter and freshman Sebastian Stiefelmeyer each picked up a win in singles and teamed for a pair of wins in the doubles main draw.

Freshmen Albert Wagner and Michael Lippens also each posted a singles in the first round of the main draw.

Louisville Men's Tennis Results
USTA/ITA Ohio Valley Regional
Main Draw
Andrew Carter (UL) d. Paul Verma (EKU) 6-4, 3-6, 6-3
Albert Wagner (UL) d. Daniel Heibel (MSU) 6-3, 6-0
Michael Lippens (UL) d. Zach Ervin (BU) 6-1, 6-2
Sebestian Stiefelmeyer (UL) d. Alex Doherty (BSU) 6-2, 6-1
Doubles
Andrew Carter/Sebastian Stiefelmeyer (UL) d. Joao Maio/Parul Verma (EKU) 8-5
Carter/Stiefelmeyer (UL) d. Joe Dom/Charlie Jones (VU) 8-5
Jesus Bandres/Sander Gille (ETSU) d. Lippens/Wagner (UL) 8-6

 

 

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