Men’s Tennis Earn a comeback win vs. Pepperdine

TEMPE Arizona State men’s tennis (4-2) swept the weekend at the Whiteman Tennis Center by defeating the Pepperdine Waves (1-5) on Sunday afternoon. The Sun Devils fell short in doubles, but were able to win four of the six singles matches to come out 4-3 overall.

“To drop a doubleheader against these guys (Pepperdine), that’s a tough order for the guys and still win is impressive,” head coach Matt Hill said. “We knew every match was going to be really tough. I’m proud of the way they kept the gas pedal down and fought until the end.”

ASU excelled in singles, securing the four points needed to win. Freshman Constantinos Koshis was able to secure his second win of the spring season after a 6-2, 6-2 win on the third court. Jacob Bullardwon his match in three sets and leveled the match. Soon, Roi Ginatbeat his opponent in two sets to pick up the third point for the Sun Devils.

In the three-part thriller, Citizen Murphy Cassonewon the last match of the day for the Sun Devils.

“It’s so great to see the community here today,” Hill said. “That’s why Ray Andersonand Arizona State University brought the program back, not to win, but for the alumni and fans who come to this program.”

NEXT

The Sun Devils continue their action at the ITA National Team Indoor Championships on February 17th in Chicago, IL.

DOUBLE

1. Jacob Bullard/Murphy Cassone (ASU) vs. Daniel De Jonge/Tim Zeitvogel (Pepperdine). Daniel De Jonge/Tim Zeitvogel (Pepperdine), 7-6 (7-5)
2. Constantinos Koshis/Nicholas Cigna (ASU) vs. Maxi Homberg/Max Wuelfing (Pepperdine). Maxi Homberg/Max Wuelfing (Pepperdine), 7-6 (7-5)
3. Max McKennon/Roi Ginat (ASU) vs. Pietro Fellin/Eric Hadigian (Pepperdine).Max McKennon/Roi Ginat (ASU), 6-3

Finishing order: 3, 2, 1

Singles

1. Murphy Cassone (ASU) final Daniel De Jonge (PU) 3-6, 6-3, 6-3
2. Tim Zeitvogel (PU) defeated Max McKennan (ASU) 2-6,1-5
3. Constantinos Koshis (ASU) def Maxi Homberg (PU) 6-4, 6-2,
4. Jacob Bullard (ASU) defeated Eric Hadgia (PU) 6-4, 1-6, 6-2
5. Roi Ginat (ASU) defRobert Shelton (PU) 7-5, 7-5
6. Pietro Felli (PU) defSpencer Brachman(OUTFIT)6-3, 1-6, 2-6

Finishing order: 2, 3, 4, 6, 5, 1