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Dominik Barton swings through a backhand.
Brock Borgeson
Barton is undefeated in ASUN singles play.
5
Winner Kennesaw State KSUM (6-10, 2-2 ASUN)
2
North Florida UNF-M (6-9, 2-2 ASUN)
Winner
Kennesaw State KSUM
(6-10, 2-2 ASUN)
5
Final
2
North Florida UNF-M
(6-9, 2-2 ASUN)

Match Recap: Men's Tennis |

Men’s Tennis Winning Streak Snapped By Kennesaw State

Federico Nani Honored on Senior Day

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - North Florida men's tennis (6-9, 2-2 ASUN) won the doubles point but the visiting Kennesaw State Owls (6-10, 2-2 ASUN) rallied to win the first five singles decisions in UNF's 5-2 loss to KSU Saturday, April 3.

Senior Federico Nani was honored for Senior Day by the team and coaching staff prior to the match

North Florida's three-match winning streak was snapped in the loss. Dominik Barton picked up his sixth consecutive singles victory, winning in three sets thanks to a 10-point tiebreaker victory.

How it Happened
Doubles slots two and three did the trick for the Ospreys. Dominik Barton and Matt Carroll won 6-3 at the second slot before Nilo Duarte and Matt Carroll clinched the point with a 6-4 win. Both pairs are 2-0 since moving to the second and third slots respectively.

KSU won five of the first six sets played in singles, setting the tone for the next session of play. UNF forced three sets at four courts, although KSU won three of those decisions in addition to sweeps at four and six singles.

Barton improved to 9-6 on the season by winning at one singles after the match was clinched. The sophomore won 6-4, 6-7 (4-7), 1-0 (10-6).
 
KSU 5, UNF 2
Saturday, April 3 | UNF Tennis Complex | Jacksonville, Fla.

Singles Competition
1. Dominik Barton (UNF-M) def. Sebastian Osorio (KSUM) 6-4, 6-7 (4-7), 1-0 (10-6)
2. Raul Garcia (KSUM) def. Nilo Duarte (UNF-M) 6-4, 3-6, 6-3
3. Sergio Ingles (KSUM) def. Matt Carroll (UNF-M) 2-6, 6-3, 6-3
4. Kevin Patel (KSUM) def. Patrick Kotan (UNF-M) 6-2, 6-2
5. Gaston Muhammad (KSUM) def. Rodrigo Crespo (UNF-M) 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7-5)
6. Harvey Conway (KSUM) def. Joe Ellis (UNF-M) 7-5, 6-3
 
Doubles Competition
1. Jorge Nunez/Federico Nani (UNF-M) vs. Seru Tezuka/Sergio Ingles (KSUM) 6-5, unfinished
2. Dominik Barton/Rodrigo Crespo (UNF-M) def. Raul Garcia/Harvey Conway (KSUM) 6-3
3. Nilo Duarte/Matt Carroll (UNF-M) def. Kevin Patel/Sebastian Osorio (KSUM) 6-4
 
Match Notes
Kennesaw State 6-10, 2-2 ASUN
North Florida 6-9, 2-2 ASUN
Order of finish: Doubles (2,3); Singles (4,6,5,3,2,1)
T-3 A-10

Other Notes
  • Barton came into the match ranked #106 in singles play.
  • Barton is undefeated in conference singles play.
  • UNF is tied-for-second in the ASUN South Division.

Up Next
UNF goes to Stetson Wednesday, April 7.
 
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