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Princeton University Athletics
Sunday, February 20
Ithaca, NY
10:00 AM
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Photo by: Beverly Schaefer
Men’s Tennis Takes Down Cornell at ECAC Championships, 4-2
February 20, 2022 | Men's Tennis
ITHACA, N.Y. – The Princeton University men's tennis team ended the ECAC Championships with a 4-2 win over host Cornell University, Sunday at the Reis Tennis Center.
"Gutsy win for our boys on the road," said head coach Billy Pate. "We know it would be a battle and I'm proud how we bounced back after a disappointing loss yesterday. Cornell is very strong and plays well on their home courts. I couldn't be more proud of Ryan for locking it down against one of the best players in the country. Once he broke the first game of the third set he went the distance holding in a clutch performance. We are continuing to learn and grow each match and we'll build on this as we prepare for the Blue Gray next weekend."
The Tigers won the doubles point, thanks to a 6-2 victory by Karl Poling and Damian Rodriguez over Jack McCarthy and Pietro Rimondini at the No. 2 spot, along with a 6-3 triumph at No. 3 by Thomas Bosancic and Filippos Astreinidis over Adit Sinha.
In singles, Ryan Seggerman prevailed 3-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 over No. 27 Ayeni at No. 1, and Will Peters earned a 7-5, 6-3 win over McCarthy at No. 5. At No. 6, Astreinidis took down Samuel Paquette, 6-4, 6-2.
Results
Order of finish: (1, 2, 3)
Order of finish: (3, 2, 6, 5, 1)
The Tigers open play at the Blue Gray Classic on Friday, February 25, in Montgomery, Alabama.
"Gutsy win for our boys on the road," said head coach Billy Pate. "We know it would be a battle and I'm proud how we bounced back after a disappointing loss yesterday. Cornell is very strong and plays well on their home courts. I couldn't be more proud of Ryan for locking it down against one of the best players in the country. Once he broke the first game of the third set he went the distance holding in a clutch performance. We are continuing to learn and grow each match and we'll build on this as we prepare for the Blue Gray next weekend."
The Tigers won the doubles point, thanks to a 6-2 victory by Karl Poling and Damian Rodriguez over Jack McCarthy and Pietro Rimondini at the No. 2 spot, along with a 6-3 triumph at No. 3 by Thomas Bosancic and Filippos Astreinidis over Adit Sinha.
In singles, Ryan Seggerman prevailed 3-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 over No. 27 Ayeni at No. 1, and Will Peters earned a 7-5, 6-3 win over McCarthy at No. 5. At No. 6, Astreinidis took down Samuel Paquette, 6-4, 6-2.
Results
Order of finish: (1, 2, 3)
- Alafia Ayeni/Vladislav Melnic (CORN) def. Ryan Seggerman/Justin Barki (PRIN) 6-3
- Karl Poling/Damian Rodriguez (PRIN) def. Jack McCarthy/Pietro Rimondini (CORN) 6-2
- Thomas Bosancic/Filippos Astreinidis (PRIN) def. Adit Sinha/Nathan Mao (CORN) 6-3
Order of finish: (3, 2, 6, 5, 1)
- Ryan Seggerman (PRIN) def. No. 27 Alafia Ayeni (CORN) 3-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4
- Vladislav Melnic (CORN) def. No. 64 Karl Poling (PRIN) 6-1, 7-6 (8-6)
- Radu Papoe (CORN) def. Damian Rodriguez (PRIN) 6-4, 6-1
- Thomas Bosancic (PRIN) vs. Adit Sinha (CORN) 6-4, 2-6, 4-5, UF
- Will Peters (PRIN) def. Jack McCarthy (CORN) 7-5, 6-3
- Filippos Astreinidis (PRIN) def. Samuel Paquette (CORN) 6-4, 6-2
The Tigers open play at the Blue Gray Classic on Friday, February 25, in Montgomery, Alabama.
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
1,2,3
#1 Singles Match
123
376
Alafia Ayeni / 0 (27/-) [CORN]
664
#2 Singles Match
12
16
Vladislav Melnic / 0 [CORN]
67
#3 Singles Match
12
41
Radu Papoe / 0 [CORN]
66
#4 Singles Match
1234
634UF
Adit Sinha / 0 [CORN]
465UF
#5 Singles Match
12
76
Jack McCarthy / 0 [CORN]
53
#6 Singles Match
12
66
Samuel Paquette / 0 [CORN]
42
Order of Finish:
3,2,6,5,1
Players Mentioned
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