In an intense day of tennis at the NCAA Singles Championships in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Texas Men’s Tennis saw a mix of victories and defeats on Monday.
Senior Micah Braswell, seeded 5th, emerged victorious in the Round of 64, defeating Jeremy Jin of Florida with a score of 6-3, 6-4. Braswell showcased his skill and determination throughout the match, securing a spot in the Round of 32 where he will face Taha Baadi of Kentucky.
However, it was a different story for senior Eliot Spizzirri, who fell to Filippo Moroni of Wake Forest in a hard-fought battle that ended 6-1, 7-5. Despite a strong start, Spizzirri was unable to maintain his momentum against a resilient Moroni. Spizzirri will now shift his focus to the NCAA Doubles Championships where he and partner Cleeve Harper will take on JJ Bianchi and Jake Vassel of Boston College in the Round of 32.
Freshman Gilles-Arnaud Bailly and sophomore Jonah Braswell also faced tough opponents in the Round of 64, with Bailly losing to Samir Banerjee of Stanford and Braswell experiencing injury issues in a match against Murphy Cassone of Arizona State.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Micah Braswell as he continues his quest for the NCAA Singles title. With his impressive performance in the opening rounds, Braswell has proven to be a force to be reckoned with on the court. Stay tuned for more thrilling tennis action as the competition heats up in Stillwater.