Baylor Men's Tennis Dominates Arizona State with a 4-0 Sweep
In a commanding display at the Whiteman Tennis Center in Tempe, Arizona, the No. 8 Baylor men's tennis team wrapped up their western road trip with a decisive 4-0 victory over No.
25 Arizona State. This win marked Baylor's first conference triumph of the season, showcasing their depth and skill on the court.
Match Breakdown
The Bears wasted no time in doubles, setting the tone early on Court Two. The duo of Connor Van Schalkwyk and Luc Koenig defeated Arizona State's Ofek Shimanov and Bor Artnak with a 6-3 victory.
The intensity ramped up on Court One, where No. 69 Alexandru Chirita and Zsombor Velcz clinched the doubles point after a nail-biting 7-6(8) win against Jelani Sarr and Roi Ginat.
The match on Court Three was neck-and-neck but remained unfinished, with Baylor leading 1-0.
In singles play, No. 14 Devin Badenhorst continued his impressive form, overpowering No.
100 Bor Artnak with a 6-2, 6-1 win on Court One. This victory extended Baylor's lead to 2-0.
Next up, No. 26 Connor Van Schalkwyk delivered a solid 6-4, 6-2 performance against Shu Matsuoka on Court Three, furthering the Bears' advantage.
Louis Bowden then sealed the deal for Baylor, defeating Kristof Minarik 6-1, 6-2 on Court Six, completing the 4-0 sweep. Matches involving Zsombor Velcz, Alexandru Chirita, and Luc Koenig were still in progress when the match was decided.
Looking Ahead
Baylor's journey continues as they head to Stillwater to face No. 36 Oklahoma State on Thursday at 3 p.m.
CT. With momentum on their side, the Bears are poised for another strong performance.
Match Results
Doubles
- Court 1: #69 Chirita/Velcz (BU) def.
Ginat/Sarr (ASU) - 7-6 (10-8)
- Court 2: Koenig/Van Schalkwyk (BU) def.
Artnak/Shimanov (ASU) - 6-3
- Court 3: Matsuoka/Villard (ASU) vs.
Badenhorst/Baierl (BU) - 6-6 (4-5), unfinished
Singles
- Court 1: #14 Devin Badenhorst (BU) def.
#100 Bor Artnak (ASU) - 6-2, 6-1
- Court 3: #26 Connor Van Schalkwyk (BU) def.
Shu Matsuoka (ASU) - 6-4, 6-2
- Court 6: Louis Bowden (BU) def.
Kristof Minarik (ASU) - 6-1, 6-2
With this commanding win, Baylor has set the stage for an exciting continuation of their season. Fans will be eager to see if they can maintain this level of performance against Oklahoma State.