Arizona State men’s tennis continues to dominate in the NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships, with junior Murphy Cassone leading the charge. In a thrilling match at Greenwood Tennis Center, Cassone defeated Illinois’ Karlis Ozolins in just 51 minutes, showcasing his talent and skill on the court.
Not content with just a singles win, Cassone teamed up with Jacob Bullard to secure a doubles victory against Princeton’s Filippos Astreinidis and Paul Inchauspe. The dynamic duo displayed excellent teamwork and strategy, earning them the title of doubles All-Americans.
This marks Cassone’s second consecutive year as a singles All-American, a feat that has not been achieved by an Arizona State player since the late 1990s. His impressive performance has solidified his status as one of the top players in the program’s history, with multiple All-American honors to his name.
Looking ahead, Cassone is set to face off against Arizona’s Colton Smith in the singles quarterfinals, while he and Bullard will take on Florida State’s Antoine Cornut-Chauvinc and Joshua Dous Karpenschif in the doubles competition. Fans can catch all the action on ESPN+ and follow @SunDevilMTennis on social media for updates throughout the season.
With Cassone leading the way, Arizona State men’s tennis is poised for continued success in the NCAA Championships and beyond. Stay tuned for more thrilling matches and impressive performances from this talented team.