UTC Tennis Blanked 7-0 At Belmont

  • Sunday, February 5, 2023
The Chattanooga Mocs men's tennis team suffered a 7-0 setback against in-state foe Belmont on Sunday evening at Ensworth Tennis Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
 
Following the loss, Chattanooga sees its three-match win streak snapped as the team moves to 3-2 in the spring campaign. Belmont improved to a perfect 4-0 after the shutout win.
 
"Give credit to Belmont. They are a very strong team and they were comfortable on their home courts for sure," said coach Chuck Merzbacher.
 
"Definitely a long weekend of play on the road.
We will be happy to have the next two matches at home next weekend."
 
Chattanooga (3-2) returns to action on Friday, February 10 when it hosts UNC Asheville in Chattanooga at 5 p.m. ET. Match location and coverage links will be available leading up to first serve on the schedule page.
 
Belmont 7, Chattanooga 0
Singles competition
1. Marko Ilic (BELM) def. Kerim Hyatt (UTC) 7-5, 6-3
2. Tomas Luis (BELM) def. Simon Labbe (UTC) 6-2, 7-5
3. Ian Cruz (BELM) def. Gabriel Castillo (UTC) 7-5, 6-1
4. Riccardo Trione (BELM) def. Peyton Gatti (UTC) 6-4, 6-1
5. Gabriel Sardo (BELM) def. Ryan Mudre (UTC) 6-4, 6-1
6. Jack Randall (BELM) def. Kristof Kincses (UTC) 6-2, 6-0
 
Doubles competition
1. Marko Ilic/Riccardo Trione (BELM) def. Simon Labbe/Peyton Gatti (UTC) 6-4
2. Jack Randall/Gabriel Sardo (BELM) vs. Kerim Hyatt/Kristof Kincses (UTC) 6-5, unfinished
3. Tomas Luis/Ian Cruz (BELM) def. Gabriel Castillo/Ryan Mudre (UTC) 6-4
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