Princeton University Athletics
Friday, February 7
Clemson, S.C.
6:00 PM
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Men’s Tennis Falls Just Short at Clemson, 4-3
February 07, 2020 | Men's Tennis
CLEMSON, S.C. – The Princeton University men's tennis won the doubles point against Clemson University match Friday afternoon, but could not hold on and came up just short 4-3 inside the Duckworth Family Tennis Center.
"Credit to Clemson for defending their home court and playing an inspired match," said head coach Billy Pate. "Even after winning a close doubles point we didn't seize momentum the way we needed to. The sense of urgency wasn't quite where we needed it though it's something we will learn from and be better starting in our next match. Our guys did fight their tails off and put us in a good position to get the win but Clemson stepped up at the end."
Doubles
While Princeton fell at the No. 3 position, the Tigers were able to bounce back and win the doubles point. Damian Rodriguez and Karl Poling overcame Matteo Vialmin and Jacob Jahn 6-1 at No. 2 then at No. 1 Seggerman and Barki outlasted Pierre-Louise Dodens and Gabriel Diaz Freire 7-6 (7-4).
Singles
Poling was able to pick up a 6-1, 6-1 win over Vialmin at No. 2 and at No. 2 Rodriguez got the better of Giusca 6-4, 6-4.
Results
Clemson 4, NC State 3
Doubles Results
Order of finish: (3,2,1)
Singles Results
Order of finish: (2,5,3,1,6,4)
Princeton takes on the University of North Carolina, Charlotte at 11 a.m. on Sunday, February 9 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
"Credit to Clemson for defending their home court and playing an inspired match," said head coach Billy Pate. "Even after winning a close doubles point we didn't seize momentum the way we needed to. The sense of urgency wasn't quite where we needed it though it's something we will learn from and be better starting in our next match. Our guys did fight their tails off and put us in a good position to get the win but Clemson stepped up at the end."
Doubles
While Princeton fell at the No. 3 position, the Tigers were able to bounce back and win the doubles point. Damian Rodriguez and Karl Poling overcame Matteo Vialmin and Jacob Jahn 6-1 at No. 2 then at No. 1 Seggerman and Barki outlasted Pierre-Louise Dodens and Gabriel Diaz Freire 7-6 (7-4).
Singles
Poling was able to pick up a 6-1, 6-1 win over Vialmin at No. 2 and at No. 2 Rodriguez got the better of Giusca 6-4, 6-4.
Results
Clemson 4, NC State 3
Doubles Results
Order of finish: (3,2,1)
- #8 Ryan Seggerman/Justin Barki (PRIN) def. Pierre-Louis Dodens/Gabriel Diaz Freire (CU) 7-6 (7-4)
- Damian Rodriguez/Karl Poling (PRIN) def. Matteo Vialmin/Jacob Jahn (CU) 6-1
- Carlos Kelaidis/Teodor Giusca (CU) def. Payton Holden/Bill Duo (PRIN) 6-1
Singles Results
Order of finish: (2,5,3,1,6,4)
- Gabriel Diaz Freire (CU) def. Ryan Seggerman (PRIN) 7-6 (7-5), 6-4
- Karl Poling (PRIN) def. Matteo Vialmin (CU) 6-1, 6-1
- Damian Rodriguez (PRIN) def. Teodor Giusca (CU) 6-4, 6-4
- Carlos Kelaidis (CU) def. Will Peters (PRIN) 6-3, 3-6, 7-5
- Jacob Jahn (CU) def. Davey Roberts (PRIN) 6-3, 6-1
- Pierre-Louis Dodens (CU) def. Bill Duo (PRIN) 7-6 (7-3), 7-5
Princeton takes on the University of North Carolina, Charlotte at 11 a.m. on Sunday, February 9 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
3,2,1
#1 Singles Match
12
64
Gabriel Diaz Freire / 0 [MCU2019]
76
#2 Singles Match
12
66
Matteo Vialmin / 0 [MCU2019]
11
#3 Singles Match
12
66
Teodor Giusca / 0 [MCU2019]
44
#4 Singles Match
123
365
Carlos Kelaidis / 0 [MCU2019]
637
#5 Singles Match
12
31
Jacob Jahn / 0 [MCU2019]
66
#6 Singles Match
12
65
Pierre-Louis Dodens / 0 [MCU2019]
77
Order of Finish:
2,5,3,1,6,4
Players Mentioned
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