NCAA Mens Tennis

Murphy Cassone Earns First Career ATP Title

Murphy Cassone Earns First Career ATP Title


CALGARY – On Sunday, Sun Devil Men’s Tennis’ Murphy Cassone earned his first career ATP Challenger title after defeating Govind Nanda in the championship match, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the ATP Calgary Challenger. The senior currently holds a career-best 363 ATP ranking. 

Cassone downed Ryan Seggerman (#390 ATP), Patrick Kypson (#173 ATP), Alexis Galarneau (#240 ATP), Aziz Dougaz (#192 ATP) and Govind Nanda (#480 ATP) en route to his maiden ATP Title. Full match scores can be found below. 

In 2023-24 as a junior, Cassone earned All-American status in both doubles and singles after advancing to the quarterfinals in each event at the NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships last season.  

Round of 32

Murphy Cassone def. Ryan Seggerman 3-6, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (13)

Round of 16

Murphy Cassone def. Patrick Kypson 6-2, 6-4 

Quarterfinal

Murphy Cassone def. Alexis Galarneau 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 7-6 (4)

Semifinal

Murphy Cassone def. Aziz Dougaz 7-5, 6-4 

Final 

Murphy Cassone def. Govind Nanda 4-6, 6-3, 6-4

 

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