Hokie ClubCHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The Virginia Tech men's tennis team (0-1) narrowly missed out on a big win against No. 2 North Carolina (3-0) on Sunday afternoon, falling 4-3.
The doubles action was intense, as senior Alex Ribeiro and sophomore Jordan Chrysostom earned a huge result against the No. 6 duo of William Blumberg and Brian Cernoch, 7-6(2).
Seniors Carlo Donato and Ryan Kros went down to the wire in the last doubles match, ultimately falling 7-6(5).
The Tar Heels had success in the first several singles matches, but the Hokies made a late push.
Freshman Hugo Maia earned a point after winning his first set before his opponent, No. 100 Josh Peck, was forced to retire in the second set.
Sophomore Matthis Ross made a name for himself on Court 2, where he downed No. 41 Benjamin Sougouin, 2-6, 6-3, 1-0(7).
Freshman Alvaro Saez-Royuela Ariza earned a win in his dual debut on Court 6 with a 6-2, 6-7, 1-0(9) result against Logan Zapp.
The Hokies late rally fell short, but had many bright spots that will ignite the team moving forward.
Tech will face ODU on Tuesday at 1:30 pm inside the Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center.
SINGLES
1. #2 William Blumberg (NC) def. Carlo Donato (VT) 6-2, 6-1
2. Matthis Ross (VT) def. #41 Benjamin Sigouin (NC) 2-6, 6-3, 1-0 (10-7)
3. Brian Cernoch (NC) def. Alex Ribeiro (VT) 6-2, 6-3
4. Hugo Maia (VT) def. #100 Josh Peck (NC) 7-6 (7-5), 2-2, retired
5. Simon Soendergaard (NC) def. Ryan Fishback (VT) 6-1, 6-4
6. Alvaro Ariza (VT) def. Logan Zapp (NC) 6-2, 6-7, 1-0 (11-9)
DOUBLES
1. Jordan Chrysostom/Alex Ribeiro (VT) def. #6 William Blumberg/Brian Cernoch (NC) 7-6 (7-2)
2. Josh Peck/Benjamin Sigouin (NC) def. Carlo Donato/Ryan Kros (VT) 7-6 (7-5)
3. #5 Mac Kiger/Simon Soendergaard (NC) def. Ryan Fishback/Matthis Ross (VT) 6-1