Men’s Tennis Sweeps UNA to Celebrate Senior Day

Friday, April 8

Jacksonville, Fla.

1 p.m.

University of North Florida

North Alabama

Joe Ellis, Jorge Nunez and Nilo Duarte were honored as part of Senior Day.

Photo by: Sam Rosenbloom

4/8/2022 11:11:00 PM | Men's Tennis

Box Score

Ospreys Honor Nilo Duarte, Joe Ellis and Jorge Nunez

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - If there's one ingredient to really make a Senior Day special, it's a win. Friday North Florida men's tennis not only made sure to do that, but also did so by the way of a 7-0 sweep of visiting North Alabama (3-14, 1-4 ASUN) April 8 in the home finale.

The Ospreys honored Nilo Duarte, Joe Ellis and Jorge Nunez prior to the match, recognizing a group that has tallied 14-combined seasons of experience in the Navy and Gray.

With the win, North Florida (14-6, 5-1 ASUN) finished out the home season 9-1, while improving to 14-6 on the year and 5-1 in the conference.

How it Happened
North Florida men's tennis didn't drop a single set between doubles and singles play, dominating North Alabama from the opening serve to the final point.

Duarte, Ellis and Nunez all got in on the mix, combining to win five singles and doubles matches. Ellis dropped just one game in his win at the sixth slot, while taking home the clinching doubles court with Rodrigo Crespo.

No. 72 Dominik Barton played at the third slot, the highest in the order that he has played this spring season. Freshman Breno Marques took home the clinching court, winning 6-4, 6-1 at the fifth slot.

UNF 7, UNA 0
Friday, April 8 | UNF Tennis Complex | Jacksonville, Fla.

Singles Competition
1. Jonas Hartenstein (UNF) def. Carlos Matarredona (UNA) 7-5, 6-3
2. Nilo Duarte (UNF) def. Chris Zhang (UNA) 6-3, 7-5
3. #72 Dominik Barton (UNF) def. Guilherme Diniz (UNA) 7-5, 6-4
4. Jorge Nunez (UNF) def. Nazar Fedoryshyn (UNA) 6-2, 6-3
5. Breno Marques (UNF) def. Jamie Bixby (UNA) 6-4, 6-1
6. Joe Ellis (UNF) def. Sam Tolbert (UNA) 6-1, 6-0

Doubles Competition
1. Jonas Hartenstein/Jorge Nunez (UNF) def. Carlos Matarredona/Nazar Fedoryshyn (UNA) 6-2
2. Guilherme Diniz/Jamie Bixby (UNA) def. Nilo Duarte/Matt Carroll (UNF) 5-3
3. Joe Ellis/Rodrigo Crespo (UNF) def. Chris Zhang/Sam Tolbert (UNA) 6-2

Match Notes

North Alabama 3-14, 1-4 ASUN
North Florida 14-6, 5-1 ASUN; National ranking #71
Order of finish: Doubles (1,3); Singles (6,4,5,2,1,3)
Official: Kendyl Jennings T-2:15 A-110

Other Notes

UNF honored Nilo Duarte, Jorge Nunez and Joe Ellis on Senior Day prior to the match.
The Ospreys conclude the season 9-1 at home.
UNF's 14 wins ties its most since 2018-19.
With another win UNF has its most victories since posting 17 in 2014-15.
Dominik Barton played at the third slot, the highest he has played in the singles order after returning to the courts early this month.
UNF clinches a spot in ASUN postseason play with the win.

Post Match Comments

Senior Day was a success! Lots of emotions! Proud of these lads as we have now won 12 out of the last 14 matches! These seniors deserved this 7-0 send off ???????????? @OspreyMTEN pic.twitter.com/VBvboQ1nSn
— Matt Lucas (@CoachLucas10s) April 8, 2022

Hear from stars of the day! Proud coach with young men like these representing our program! Thanks seniors!!! Not done yet ???? @OspreyMTEN pic.twitter.com/sLDF5tBznD
— Matt Lucas (@CoachLucas10s) April 8, 2022