Baylor Men’s Tennis Gears Up for Top-5 Test Against TCU in Fort Worth
The stakes are high and the momentum is real as No. 19 Baylor men’s tennis heads to Fort Worth on Thursday night for a primetime showdown with No.
5 TCU. First serve is set for 5:30 p.m.
CT at the Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center, where two red-hot teams will put their win streaks on the line in a clash that promises intensity, energy, and no shortage of high-level tennis.
Baylor (4-1) rolls into this one riding a four-match win streak, most recently sweeping Tulsa 4-0. The Bears wasted no time taking control, securing the doubles point early - something they’ve done in all but one match this season - and then backing it up with a trio of straight-set singles wins from Connor Van Schalkwyk, Alexandru Chirita, and Louis Bowden. It was a clinical performance, the kind that builds confidence heading into a matchup with a national powerhouse like TCU.
The doubles point has been a consistent weapon for Baylor, setting the tone and giving them the upper hand before singles even begins. That early edge could prove crucial against a TCU squad that’s stacked with talent and equally hot right now.
The Horned Frogs (5-1) are also riding a four-match win streak, coming off a 4-1 victory over SMU. And they’re not just winning - they’re doing it with depth and dominance.
TCU boasts five ranked singles players in the latest ITA fall rankings, headlined by Duncan Chan at No. 6.
In doubles, they’re just as dangerous, with two pairs ranked in the top 25, including the No. 9 duo of Albert Pedrico Kravtsov and Cosme Rolland De Ravel.
This is a program that knows how to win - and against Baylor, they’ve done just that in recent history. The Horned Frogs have won the last nine meetings between the two teams, and they lead the all-time series 45-31.
But if you’re Baylor, you don’t have to look too far back for a reason to believe. The Bears’ last win in Fort Worth came on April 24, 2022, when they knocked off then-No.
1 TCU, 4-2. That night, Baylor showed it could rise to the moment - and Thursday night offers a similar opportunity.
For Baylor, the formula is clear: keep the doubles momentum rolling, lean on the depth in singles, and bring the kind of fight that’s defined this early-season run. For TCU, it’s about protecting home court and proving once again why they’re a top-5 team in the country.
Expect fireworks in Fort Worth. This one has all the makings of a classic.