EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern fell to No. 4 Kentucky 4-3 in a heartbreaker in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament in Lexington, Kentucky.
Northwestern claimed the first doubles match, with Simen Bratholm/Steven Forman defeating Alafia Ayeni/Alexandre LeBlanc (Kentucky) 6-1 at #1. Kentucky rallied to win at #2 and #3 to claim the doubles point and take a 1-0 lead.
Northwestern responded early in singles action, claiming the first set on all six courts. Ivan Yatsuk was first to clinch his match at #2 Singles, defeating No. 18 Alafia Ayeni (Kentucky) to even the match at one apiece.
At #5 Singles, Presley Thieneman claimed a win in straight sets, defeating No. 18 Alafia Ayeni (Kentucky) 6-2, 6-1.
Gleb Blekher defeated Charlelie Cosnet (Kentucky), securing a 7-5, 0-6, 6-3 win at #6 Singles to give Northwestern a 3-1 lead.
Kentucky claimed matches at #3, #1, and #4 singles to clinch the match.
Steven Forman will compete in the NCAA Singles Tournament in Orlando, Florida, beginning on May 22.
Immensely proud of the fight this incredible group showed today and all year long.
Thanks for being with us every step of the way. ?? #GoCats pic.twitter.com/3fCkytjWpR
— Northwestern Men’s Tennis (@NUMensTennis) May 6, 2023
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