Duke Men's Tennis: Ready to Serve Up a Strong Outdoor Season
The Duke men's tennis team is gearing up to kick off their outdoor season with a match against Campbell at Ambler Tennis Stadium this Thursday at 3:30 p.m. This game marks the Blue Devils' final preparation before diving into ACC play.
Current Rankings
As of the latest ITA rankings, Duke holds steady at No. 20.
The team boasts three ranked singles players: Cooper Williams at No. 47, Gerard Planelles Ripoll at No. 78, and Pedro Rodenas at No.
- In doubles, the dynamic duo of Williams and Rodenas stands at No.
A Look at the Matchup
Duke has dominated the historical series against Campbell, leading 8-0. Their last encounter on February 26, 2022, ended in a commanding 6-1 victory for the Blue Devils.
Scouting Campbell
For Campbell, senior Thomas Drapeau leads with a 2-1 singles record, while sophomore Adi Dagan has consistently played in the top singles spot. In doubles, Dagan teams up with Alex Fragasso on court No. 1, while Drapeau partners with Max Hamon in the second position.
Home Court Fortitude
The Blue Devils have been formidable at home, boasting a 12-1 record during the 2025 dual match season and an undefeated 3-0 start in 2026. Their only home loss last spring was a narrow 4-3 defeat to No.
37 Florida State. Since 2023, Duke has amassed a stellar 41-5 home record, maintaining an impressive .891 winning percentage.
They haven't lost a non-conference home match since February 5, 2023, against No. 23 Northwestern.
Visser's Comeback
Alexander Visser is making waves this season, already surpassing his win total from 2024 with a recent 6-2, 6-4 victory over South Carolina's Atakan Karahan. Overcoming past injuries, Visser has secured three dual match wins in 2026 and added three doubles victories to his name.
What’s Next?
Duke will open ACC play with a match against California on Friday, February 27, at 3 p.m., followed by a face-off against Stanford on Sunday, March 1, at 12 p.m. The Blue Devils are ready to bring their A-game as they transition into conference play.