In a hard-fought match on Sunday afternoon at the Weymouth Club, Boston College men's tennis team faced a challenging opponent in Miami. The Eagles, currently holding a 4-10 record and seeking their first ACC win, fell 4-0 to the Hurricanes, who improved to 10-8 overall.
The doubles competition set the tone for the day, with Miami narrowly edging out Boston College. The Hurricanes secured the doubles point with victories at the No. 2 and No. 3 positions, both ending in close 6-4 scores. Meanwhile, the top pair for the Eagles, Liam O'Leary and Matvey Greschner, were in a tight contest at 5-4 when play was halted.
Singles play saw some spirited efforts from the Eagles, with several matches showcasing their tenacity. At the No. 3 spot, Matvey Greschner grabbed the first set 6-4, but his match was left unfinished in the third.
Luke Levanat and Lukas Rais both split their sets, showing resilience before their matches were also left unfinished. Miami clinched the overall victory with straight-set wins at No.
2, No. 1, and No. 4 singles.
Here’s a closer look at the final scores:
Singles: 1.
Antonio Prat (Miami) defeated Mai Gao (BC) 6-4, 6-2
2.
Nacho Serra Sanchez (Miami) defeated Matthew Carioscia (BC) 6-4, 6-4
3.
Matvey Greschner (BC) vs. Jakub Kroslak (Miami) 6-4, 3-6, 2-1 unfinished
- Rafael Segado (Miami) defeated Matthew Overvelde (BC) 6-1, 7-5
- Luke Levanat (BC) vs.
Mehdi Sadaoui (Miami) 7-6, 3-6 unfinished
6.
Lukas Rais (BC) vs. Jules Garot (Miami) 6-3, 2-6 unfinished
Doubles: 1.
Liam O'Leary/Matvey Greschner (BC) vs. Mehdi Sadaoui/Jakub Kroslak (Miami) 4-5 unfinished
- Antonio Prat/Rafael Segado (Miami) defeated Aidan Pack/Matthew Overvelde (BC) 6-4
- Nacho Serra Sanchez/Jules Garot (Miami) defeated Lukas Rais/Luke Levanat (BC) 6-4
The order of finish was doubles matches 2 and 3, followed by singles matches 2, 1, and 4.
Despite the setback, the Eagles displayed resilience and flashes of potential, particularly in those unfinished singles matches. As they look ahead to their next matches, they'll aim to convert these competitive moments into victories.