CLEMSON, S.C. – The Clemson Men’s tennis team continued their dominant season with a pair of victories in a Sunday doubleheader, improving to 10-1. At the Duckworth Family Tennis Facility, they defeated UNC Wilmington (3-4) 4-0 and Furman (3-5) 4-1, extending their home win streak to eight straight.
In both matchups, Clemson’s No. 44-ranked doubles pair of Max Smith and Noa Vukadin played a pivotal role, clinching the doubles point in each contest. Sophomore Marko Mesarovic also delivered clutch performances in singles to secure the victories for the Tigers.
“There’s been significant growth in this team as the season progresses,” said Head Coach Brandon Wagner. “I’m pleased with how we handled some tough challenges today. We’re excited to head into conference play next weekend, especially with a home opener, and to build on the momentum we’ve built so far. Go Tigers!”
Clemson 4, UNC Wilmington 0
In doubles play, Max Damm and Wissam Abderrahman cruised to a 6-2 victory over Sam Nicholson and Lukas Steffen on court three. To seal the doubles point, Vukadin and Smith defeated Harold Huens and Alex de Gabriele 6-2 on court one.
In singles action, No. 90 Abderrahman extended the lead with a solid 6-4, 6-3 win over Nicholson. Viktor Markov followed with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Joseph Wayand, fending off a comeback attempt. Mesarovic clinched the match with a 7-5, 7-5 win against Steffen.
Clemson 4, Furman 1
In the doubles segment, Mesarovic and Matt Pitts set the tone with a dominant 6-1 win over Nicolas Dispas and Elijah Poritzky. Vukadin and Smith once again clinched the doubles point with a 6-4 triumph over Poritzky and Matt Kandel.
Pitts led the singles charge with a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Dispas. Sophomore Stewart Aronson followed up with a 6-0, 6-2 win over Walker Allen. Mesarovic sealed the victory for Clemson with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Theophile Joly.
Looking ahead, the Tigers will return to action at home next Friday, February 28, to open ACC play against Louisville at 3 p.m. ET at the Duckworth Family Tennis Facility.
RESULTS:
Clemson (10-1), 4 vs UNC Wilmington (3-4), 0
Doubles:
- No. 44 Smith/Vukadin (CU) def. Huens/de Gabriele (UNCW), 6-2
- Mesarovic/Markov (CU) vs. Domenech/Wayand (UNCW), 5-3, unfinished
- Abderrahman/Gales (CU) def. Nicholson/Steffen (UNCW), 6-2
Order of Finish: 3, 1
Singles:
- No. 47 Vukadin (CU) def. Harold Huens (UNCW), 6-3, 2-6, 1-0, unfinished
- No. 90 Abderrahman (CU) def. Sam Nicholson (UNCW), 6-4, 6-3
- Viktor Markov (CU) def. Joseph Wayand (UNCW), 6-3, 7-5
- Marko Mesarovic (CU) def. Lukas Steffen (UNCW), 7-5, 7-5
- Max Smith (CU) vs. Alex de Gabriele (UNCW), 2-6, 6-3, 2-3, unfinished
- Trey Mallory (CU) vs. Trey Mallory (UNCW), 6-1, 4-6, 4-0, unfinished
Order of Finish: 2, 3, 4
Clemson (10-1), 4 vs Furman (3-5), 1
Doubles:
- No. 44 Vukadin/Smith (CU) def. Poritzky/Kandel (FUR), 6-4
- Damm/Abderrahman (CU) vs. Laymon/Cole (FUR), 2-5, unfinished
- Mesarovic/Pitts (CU) def. Snyder/Dispas (FUR), 6-1
Order of Finish: 3, 1
Singles:
- Elijah Poritzky (FUR) def. No. 47 Vukadin (CU), 6-3, 6-3
- Wissam Abderrahman (CU) vs. Matt Kandel (FUR), 7-5, 3-3, unfinished
- Marko Mesarovic (CU) def. Theophile Joly (FUR), 6-4, 6-2
- Max Smith (CU) vs. John Rado (FUR), 6-3, 6-5, unfinished
- Matt Pitts (CU) def. Nicolas Dispas (FUR), 6-1, 6-3
- Stewart Aronson (CU) def. Walker Allen (FUR), 6-0, 6-2
Order of Finish: 5, 6, 1, 3
