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.Â
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.Â
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.
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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
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Match Notes
Other Notes
Up Next
UNF goes to South Carolina tomorrow to play at Clemson. First serve is set for 12 p.m.
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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.Â
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.Â
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.
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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
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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.
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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
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