SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Ryan Fishback and Alberto Orso wrapped up play at the ITA National Fall Championships on Friday night.
The Tech pair continued their strong form this fall picking up a pair of wins including a hard-fought 77-65, 2-6, 10-7 victory against Mississippi State's Carles Hernandez and Nemanja Malesevic to advance to the doubles quarterfinals before eventually falling to challengers from TCU.
Fishback battled in the round of 32 singles but ultimately fell to Ohio State's JJ Tracy who was ranked eighth in the ITA's preseason poll.
The Hokies will be back in action on Friday, Nov. 11 in the FGCU Collegiate in Bonita Bay, Fl.
Day 1 (11/2)
JJ Tracy def. Ryan Fishback 6-2, 6-2
Fishback/Orso def. Maxwell/Dusan 7-5, 77-65
Day 2 (11/3)
Fishback/Orso def. Hernandez/Malesevic 77-65, 2-6, 10-7
Day 3 (11/4)
Jong/Maxted def. Fishback/Orso 64-77, 6-2, 10-5
