Tanapatt Nirundorn and Francesco Cordova logged two singles wins for the Gators in the Round of 32 and the Round of 16. Cordova defeated Stavros Hadijvarnava (FGCU) in a 7-5, 6-3 effort to advance to the Round of 16. Cordova faced a loss against Segundo Goity Zapico (FAU) Friday afternoon. Cordova dropped the first set 3-6 and trailed 3-5 in the second before the match was retired.
Nirundorn opened singles in the Round of 16 against Thomas Pavlekovich-Smith (USF). The Florida veteran left no room for doubt as he secured a 6-2,6-4 straight set victory to move to the Quarterfinals. Nirundorn will face Andreas Scott on Saturday at 1 PM.
Kevin Edengren comepeted against Eder Blanco Fernandez (Stetson) and saw thrilling three set match. Edengren took the first set 6-3, but Fernandez responded in the second clinching a 7(8)-6(6) win. Edengren was outlasted by Fernandez in the final set, dropping 3-6.
Mattia Akcan also saw his match against Elias Sumann (FSU) extended to three sets. Akcan secured the first set 7(7)-6(4), but Sumann fought back in the second taking the set 6-4. Akcan battled in the third but ultimately fell to Sumann 5-7.
On the doubles side, pair Cordova/Akcan fell to Jan Sebesta/Elias Sumann in a 2-6 effort. The pair will compete in a Quarterfinals Consolation match against Olivier Lucas/ Kartik Mandla on Saturday.
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