Men's Tennis Begins Season with Defeat To Saint Joseph's
PHILADELPHIA – Thomas Jefferson University men's tennis (2-2) got their spring season underway at Legacy Tennis Courts as they competed against Division I Saint Joseph's University (2-8). The Rams looked to get off on the right foot, but fell to the Hawks 4-1.
WHAT HAPPENED
- The Rams took the doubles point as Anthony Moukarzel and Enrique Soto Ballester won their doubles contest in the second spot. After Saint Joseph's won in the first position, Jules Thibault and Antonio Mateos Melenchon secured the third doubles win, giving Jefferson the early point advantage going into the singles competition
- The Hawks began to rack up wins in the singles matches, taking the second, fourth, third, and first positions to earn the four points for the win
- The fifth and sixth spots were not finished, which resulted in a 4-1 defeat for Jefferson
DOUBLES RESULTS
1. Othman Bezzaz / Ernesto Ruy (SJU) def.
Mario Antonio/
Filip Slavkovic (JEFF) 7-6 (7-2)
2.
Anthony Moukarzel/
Enrique Soto Ballester (JEFF) def. Matthew Dubas / Santiago Valle (SJU) 6-4
3.
Jules Thibault/
Antonio Mateos Melenchon (JEFF) def. Justus Agbo / Matthew Cizmarik (SJU) 7-6 (8-6)
Order of finish: 2, 1, 3
SINGLES RESULTS
1. Justus Agbo (SJU) def.
Jules Thibault (JEFF) 3-6, 7-6 (7-4), 10-5
2. Ernesto Ruy (SJU) def.
Mario Antonio (JEFF) 6-4, 6-3
3. Valle Santiago (SJU) def.
Anthony Moukarzel (JEFF) 0-6, 7-5, 10-5
4. Othman Bezzaz (SJU) def.
Johary Rabetrano (JEFF) 6-0, 6-3
5. Matthew Dubas (SJU) vs.
Filip Slavkovic (JEFF)) 6—7 (6-8), 3-2, unfinished
6. Matthew Cizmarik (SJU) vs.
Antonio Mateos Melenchon (JEFF) 7-6 (8-6), 2-1, unfinished
Order of finish: 2, 4, 3, 1, 5, 6
UP NEXT
Jefferson looks to get back on track as they host two more home events before spring break. The next contest for the Rams will be at Legacy Tennis Courts as they go up against West Virginia State University on Friday, February 28 at 1 p.m.
