In a thrilling start to the fourth-annual Diablos Invitational, the No. 11 Sun Devil Men's Tennis team showcased their resilience and skill, overcoming Tulane with a 4-1 victory at the Kiwanis Tennis Center. The Sun Devils, now 11-3 on the season, rallied behind four straight-set singles wins, demonstrating their depth and tenacity on the court.
Junior Jelani Sarr was the standout performer, clinching the match with his 12th singles win of the season-a team best. His victory not only sealed the win but also highlighted his pivotal role in the team's success.
ASU's next challenge comes against No. 51 Liberty at 12:00 p.m.
MST on Saturday, February 27. A win would propel the Sun Devils into the championship match at 5 p.m., while a loss would see them competing for third place at 2 p.m.
MST. The stakes are high, and the Sun Devils are poised for another intense battle.
The match against Tulane began with a setback as ASU dropped the doubles point. However, the team quickly regrouped and showcased their singles prowess, securing victories in the first, third, fifth, and sixth positions.
In singles play, Bor Artnak set the tone with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Daniel Phillips. Ofek Shimanov followed suit, defeating Asaf Friedler 7-5, 6-1, while Milos Mikovic dominated his match against Andres Delgadillo, winning 6-4, 6-0. Jelani Sarr's 7-6(5), 6-2 triumph over Piotr Andrzejewski was the final touch, sealing the team victory.
With such a strong performance, the Sun Devils have set the stage for an exciting continuation of the tournament. Fans will be eagerly watching to see if they can carry this momentum forward and capture the championship title.