FIRST SERVE
The Utah men’s tennis team is back on the road for the Ed Collins Classic Invitational Tournament in San Diego, Calif. this weekend. The Utes are slated to compete against the San Diego Toreros on Friday, March 15 at 3 p.m. MT. Matches will continue until Sunday, March 17.
MATCH INFORMATION
Utah (3-7) vs No. 14 San Diego (10-2)
DATE|TIME: Friday, Mar. 15 | 3:00 p.m. MT
LOCATION: San Diego, CA | Hogan Tennis Center
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LAST TIME OUT
The Utes claimed another victory in their match against LMU on Saturday, March 9 as they defeated the Lions in a close 4-3 match. The action began after the Utes dropped the doubles point at the beginning of the match. Placed in a 1-0 deficit, Utah looked to secure the necessary matches in singles play to claim the victory. The first point for the Utes came on court four where Gianluca Citadini downed his opponent 6-3, 6-2. Soon after, Michael Blando also defeated his competition on court six, posting a 6-1, 2-6, 6-1 win.
On court three, Dylan Applegate secured his first singles victory of the season, finishing 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 and awarding Utah the third point. The match was decided on court one where Bruno Krenn battled into a third set and ultimately took the upper hand, winning 6-7(5), 7-6(5), 6-4 and clinching the match.
HEAD COACH ROELAND BRATEANU
Utah Head Coach Roeland Brateanu, reigning Pac-12 Coach of the Year, leads the Utes for his tenth season this spring. Under Brateanu’s guidance, the Utah men claimed the Pac-12 Champions title as well as finished with a No. 1 ranking in the ITA Mountain Region last spring. Brateanu boasts a 159-93 overall record.
THE UTES
The Utah roster is comprised of seven returning players. Geronimo Espin Busleiman returns to compete for the Utes at the No. 1 spot after an impressive 2023 spring season. Berk Bugarikj also returns after he boasted an ITA No. 1 ranking in doubles for the Mountain Region last season. Bruno Krenn returns for the Utes, claiming his first victory at the No. 2 spot in the season opener and most recently an impressive 6-7(5), 7-6(5), 6-4 victory at the No. 1 spot.
Twins Jayson Blando and Michael Blando return for their third season with the squad, currently holding a 6-4 doubles record. Geremia Rossi makes a comeback to…
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