Men's Tennis

Somen takes third at UVA Ranked+1

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia Tech’s No. 25 Luka Somen picked up a third place finish in singles on Sunday during the final day of the UVA Ranked+1 Invitational in Charlottesville, Va.

Somen defeated No. 99 Jesus Bandres of ETSU in straight sets with scores of 6-4, 6-3.

In doubles, Somen paired up with teammate Corrado Degl’ Incerti Tocci in the third place match of the white draw. The No. 27 ranked Tech duo fell to No. 12 Drew Courtney and Steven Rooda of UVA, 8-6.

Next up for the Hokies is the ITA All-American Championships, Oct. 3-9 in Tulsa, Okla.

Singles

Orange Draw

No. 25 Luka Somen (VT) def. No. 99 Jesus Bandres (ETSU) 6-4, 6-3

Doubles

White Draw

No. 12 Drew Courtney/Steven Rooda (UVA) def. No. 27 Somen/Corrado Degl’ Incerti Tocci (VT) 8-6