Johnnie Tennis Hits the Road for Two Matches on Friday and Saturday

Saint John’s University tennis team is gearing up for a weekend on the road with matches against Saint Mary’s and Bethel. The Johnnies, with a record of 2-9, are looking to bounce back after dropping a pair of matches last weekend.

In their match against St. Olaf, Saint John’s suffered a heartbreaking 5-4 loss with five of the six singles matches decided by a super-breaker. Despite winning the first set in all five matches, the Johnnies fell short. Senior Will Deters and freshman Alex Draeger provided the lone doubles win for SJU.

The following day, Saint John’s faced Macalester and built a 2-1 lead after doubles competition but only managed to secure one singles victory. Freshman Sam Wolden won his match at No. 3 singles, marking the Johnnies’ only singles win of the day.

Looking ahead, Saint Mary’s, with a record of 5-12, will be the first opponent for the Johnnies this weekend. The Cardinals are on a six-match losing streak and will be looking to turn things around against Saint John’s.

On Saturday, the Johnnies will face Bethel, who currently holds a record of 10-7. Bethel saw their four-match win streak come to an end with recent losses to Carleton and St. Scholastica.

Both matches present an opportunity for Saint John’s to showcase their skills and secure some much-needed wins on the road. The Johnnies will be looking to capitalize on their strengths and come out on top in both matchups.