Saturday, February 12
Asheville, N.C.
3:30 p.m.
University of North Florida
4
at
3
UNC Asheville
Jorge Nunez clinched the match for the Ospreys with a win at four singles.
Photo by: Brock Borgeson
Men’s Tennis Wins at UNC Asheville in Marathon Match
2/12/2022 11:44:00 PM | Men's Tennis
Ospreys Open Weekend in the Carolinas on Top, Match Played indoors
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - In a marathon match that was played indoors, North Florida men's tennis (2-3) outlasted UNC Asheville (4-1), handing the Bulldogs their first loss of the season in a 4-3 win at the indoor courts of the Asheville Racquet Club Saturday, Feb. 12.
North Florida picks up its first road win of the spring season, giving the Ospreys a win in their first-ever match with the Bulldogs.
The match was played indoors and had the unusual structure of being played three courts at a time.
How it Happened
Rodrigo Crespo and Nilo Duarte set the tone for doubles, winning 6-1 before Jonas Hartenstein and Jorge Nunez clinched the point with a 6-4 win at the top slot.
Matt Carroll bounced UNC Asheville's third-singles player and Hartenstein got tough when it mattered most, winning 7-5, 7-6 (7-5) to give UNF a 3-0 lead.
UNCA got on the board at second singles with in a three-set battle that went to Harry Thursfield. It was Jorge Nunez who was the clincher for North Florida, winning 6-1, 6-3.
The Bulldogs earned a pair of wins at slots five and six to get within one after the team decision was made.
Singles Competition
1. Jonas Hartenstein (UNF) def. REID, Jon Brann (AVL) 7-5, 7-6 (7-5)
2. THURSFIELD, Harry (AVL) def. Nilo Duarte (UNF) 6-2, 6-7 (4-6), 6-4
3. Matt Carroll (UNF) def. DAOSAENGSAWANG, Sira (AVL) 6-3, 6-2
4. Jorge Nunez (UNF) def. SERRA, Bruno (AVL) 6-1, 6-3
5. FENDER, Quinn (AVL) def. Rodrigo Crespo (UNF) 7-6 (7-4), 7-5
6. SERRA, Rafa (AVL) def. Joe Ellis (UNF) 7-5, 3-6, 1-0 (10-8)
Doubles Competition
1. Jonas Hartenstein/Jorge Nunez (UNF) def. REID, Jon Brann/THURSFIELD, Harry (AVL) 6-4
2. Rodrigo Crespo/Nilo Duarte (UNF) def. FENDER, Quinn/DAOSAENGSAWANG, Sira (AVL) 6-1
3. SERRA, Bruno/SERRA, Rafa (AVL) vs. Joe Ellis/Matt Carroll (UNF) 3-4, unfinished
Match Notes
Other Notes
Up Next
UNF goes to South Carolina tomorrow to play at Clemson. First serve is set for 12 p.m.
North Florida picks up its first road win of the spring season, giving the Ospreys a win in their first-ever match with the Bulldogs.
The match was played indoors and had the unusual structure of being played three courts at a time.
How it Happened
Rodrigo Crespo and Nilo Duarte set the tone for doubles, winning 6-1 before Jonas Hartenstein and Jorge Nunez clinched the point with a 6-4 win at the top slot.
Matt Carroll bounced UNC Asheville's third-singles player and Hartenstein got tough when it mattered most, winning 7-5, 7-6 (7-5) to give UNF a 3-0 lead.
UNCA got on the board at second singles with in a three-set battle that went to Harry Thursfield. It was Jorge Nunez who was the clincher for North Florida, winning 6-1, 6-3.
The Bulldogs earned a pair of wins at slots five and six to get within one after the team decision was made.
UNF 4, UNCA 3
Saturday, Feb. 12 | The Asheville Racquet Club | Asheville, N.C.
Saturday, Feb. 12 | The Asheville Racquet Club | Asheville, N.C.
Singles Competition
1. Jonas Hartenstein (UNF) def. REID, Jon Brann (AVL) 7-5, 7-6 (7-5)
2. THURSFIELD, Harry (AVL) def. Nilo Duarte (UNF) 6-2, 6-7 (4-6), 6-4
3. Matt Carroll (UNF) def. DAOSAENGSAWANG, Sira (AVL) 6-3, 6-2
4. Jorge Nunez (UNF) def. SERRA, Bruno (AVL) 6-1, 6-3
5. FENDER, Quinn (AVL) def. Rodrigo Crespo (UNF) 7-6 (7-4), 7-5
6. SERRA, Rafa (AVL) def. Joe Ellis (UNF) 7-5, 3-6, 1-0 (10-8)
Doubles Competition
1. Jonas Hartenstein/Jorge Nunez (UNF) def. REID, Jon Brann/THURSFIELD, Harry (AVL) 6-4
2. Rodrigo Crespo/Nilo Duarte (UNF) def. FENDER, Quinn/DAOSAENGSAWANG, Sira (AVL) 6-1
3. SERRA, Bruno/SERRA, Rafa (AVL) vs. Joe Ellis/Matt Carroll (UNF) 3-4, unfinished
Match Notes
- North Florida 2-3
- UNC Asheville 4-1
- Order of finish: Doubles (2,1); Singles (3,1,2,4,6)
- Played indoors
- Played three courts at a time
Other Notes
- UNF is 1-0 all-time against UNC Asheville.
- Joe Ellis played in his first dual singles match of the spring.
- The Ospreys picked up their first road win of the year.
Up Next
UNF goes to South Carolina tomorrow to play at Clemson. First serve is set for 12 p.m.
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
2,1
#1 Singles Match
12
77
REID, Jon Brann / 0 [AVL]
56
#2 Singles Match
123
274
THURSFIELD, Harry / 0 [AVL]
666
#3 Singles Match
12
66
DAOSAENGSAWANG, Sira / 0 [AVL]
32
#4 Singles Match
12
66
SERRA, Bruno / 0 [AVL]
13
#5 Singles Match
12
65
FENDER, Quinn / 0 [AVL]
77
#6 Singles Match
123
560
SERRA, Rafa / 0 [AVL]
731
Order of Finish:
3,1,2,4,6
Players Mentioned
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