Dons Win Third Straight, Down Zags

Men's tennis defeats Gonzaga 6-1


Feb. 27, 2009


(San Francisco) USF men's tennis captured its third straight victory Friday afternoon as the Dons earned a 6-1 victory over Gonzaga at the Cal Club. With the victory, San Francisco improves to 3-5 for the spring.

San Francisco got off to a strong start, sweeping the doubles point before continuing the momentum into singles play. The Dons won five of six singles matches in straight sets, while dropping No. 4 in three. Tommy Tu earned a 6-1, 6-1 victory at No. 1, while Asaf Cohen earned a 6-3, 6-2 win at No. 2 Rainer Nachbauer captured USF a point at No. 3 with a 6-4 6-3 victory and Einar Hart was victorious at No. 4, 6-0 6-0. Rounding out victories for the Dons was a 6-3, 6-3 victory at No. 6 for Jacob Hartwig.

USF will now hit the road, traveling to Hawai'i next weekend for a pair of matches.

USF 6, Gonzaga 1

Singles competition:
1. Tommy Tu (USF) def. Stefan Feddersen (GON) 6-1, 6-1
2. Asaf Cohen (USF) def. Conor Feeney (GON) 6-3, 6-2
3. Rainer Nachbauer (USF) def. Roman Dojcak (GON) 6-4, 6-3
4. Einar Hart (USF) def. Jake Davis (GON) 6-0, 6-0
5. Scott Sullivan (GON) def. Mitch Del Rosario (USF) 7-5, 5-7, 11-9
6. Jacob Hartwig (USF) def. Tomasz Falkowski (GON) 6-3, 6-3
Doubles competition:
1. Tommy Tu/Asaf Cohen (USF) def. Roman Dojcak/Conor Feeney (GON) 8-4
2. Mitch Del Rosario/Torin Ching (USF) def. Jake Davis/Scott Sullivan (GON) 8-3
3. Rainer Nachbauer/Einar Hart (USF) def. Stefan Feddersen/Tomasz Falkowski

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Dons defeat UC Davis at the California Tennis Club 5-2

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - The University of San Francisco Men's Tennis Team defeated UC Davis 5-2, Saturday afternoon in a non-conference match at the Cal Club. The teams played singles first where the Dons picked up five wins to clinch the overall victory. The Aggies then won the doubles point by posting two wins.USF improves to 2-5 on the season and next faces WCC Opponent Loyola Marymount.

Singles began with a victory by USF at No. 1 as Senior Tommy Tu defeated Michael Reiser, 6-4, 6-3. The next four matches also went to the Dons. The lone Aggie singles victory came from Nick Lopez, who defeated Asaf Cohen at No. 2, 6-4, 6-3.

In doubles, Michael Reiser teamed with Nic Amaroli to win at No. 1 over USF's Mitch del Rosario and Torin Ching, 8-4. The clinching match came at No. 3 where Josh Albert and Tyler Lee defeated USF's Peder Steen and Alex Kotlyar, 8-5.

The Dons next two upcoming opponents will be Loyola Marymount Sunday February 21st at the Cal Club and Gonzaga University Friday February 27th at the Olympic Club. Both matches are scheduled for a 1 o'clock showdown.


San Francisco 5, UC Davis 2
February 21, 2009
Cal Club (San Francisco, Calif.)

Singles
1. Tommy Tu (USF) d. Michael Reiser (UCD), 6-2, 6-1.
2. Nick Lopez (UCD) d. Asaf Cohen (USF), 6-4, 6-3.
3. Rainer Nachbauer (USF) d. Hunter Lee (UCD), 6-1, 7-5.
4. Einar Hart (USF) d. Tyler Lee (UCD), 6-2, 6-4.
5. Mitch del Rosario (USF) d. Chris Aria (UCD), 7-6, 6-2.
6. Jacob Hartwig (USF) d. Nic Amaroli (UCD), 7-5, 6-2.

Doubles
1. Amaroli/Reiser (UCD) d. del Rosario/Torin Ching (USF), 8-4.
2. Hart/Nachbauer (USF) d. H. Lee/Lopez (UCD), 8-2.
3. Josh Albert /T. Lee (UCD) d. Alex Kotlyar/Peder Steen (USF), 8-5

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USF defeats WCC Opponent #66 St.Mary's 6-1

(Moraga, Calif.) - After a slow start to the season, the USF men's tennis team captured its first victory of the spring Wednesday - a 6-1 victory over host Saint Mary's in Moraga. With the victory San Francisco improves t o 1-5 overall and 1-1 against West Coast Conference foes.

The Dons got off to a fast start, taking two-of-three from the Gaels. Tommy Tu and Asaf Cohen captured an 8-1 victory at the top spot, while Einar Hart and Rainer Nachbauer posted an 8-2 win at No. 3.

In singles play, San Francisco continued to roll, falling only at the No. 5 position. Jacob Hartwig earned a straight-set 6-1, 6-3 victory at No. 6 to highlight the singles action. Tu at No. 1, Cohen at No. 2, Karill Karchmit at No. 3 and Nachbauer at No. 4 all earned victories in their respective matches.

San Francisco will hit the courts again Saturday, Feb. 21 when they host UC Davis at the Cal Club.

Doubles
1)Tommy Tu/Asaf Cohen def. Tirelli/Zannoni won 8-2
2)Torin Ching/Mitch Del Rosario def by. Leon/Olivan 4-8
3)Einar Hart/Rainer Nachbauer def. Ellison/Dawson 8-2

Singles

1)Tommy Tu def. Tirelli 6-2 0-6 6-3
2)Asaf Cohen def. Christner 3-6 7-6 (4) 10-6
3)Karill Karchmit def. Olivan 4-6 6-4 6-2
4)Rainer Nachbauer def. Leon 6-4 7-6 (5) 10-3
5)Einar Hart def by. Zannoni 1-6, 4-6
6)Jacob Hartwig def Hamdy 6-1 6-3

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Getting to know Mitch Del Rosario

Getting To Know Mitch Del Rosario

Questions and answers from a senior member of the USF Don's men's tennis team


Feb. 18, 2009

By Laura Laxamana
Special to USFDons.com
Courtesy of USFDons.com

What is one of your biggest fears?

"I would have to say that one of my biggest fears would be not making a name for myself which I feel correlates with not becoming anything, not being known, not having a purpose, not impacting anyone, and not making anything with this life that I have been blessed with."

If you didn't play tennis, what's one other sport you would like to play?

"If I had the experience of tennis and no longer played tennis I would either play baseball or golf because I would expect to have a natural swing/stroke. If I never played tennis at all I would like to play basketball."

What are some of your hobbies?

"I like to play guitar, write songs/poetry/raps, listen to music, hang out with my girlfriend and friends, and play Xbox360."

What's your favorite way to celebrate after winning a match?

"My favorite way of celebrating after winning is ordering Chinese food with my teammates then enjoying the best sleep of my life."

What is your favorite type of movie to watch?

"My favorite type of movie to watch is a movie with lots of laughs. The plot does not need to be that great; the movie just has to have really memorable punch lines that will have people laughing when reenacted. On the other hand, I really like dramas that are twisted and outrageous with good characters. "

Who are some of your favorite musicians?

"I listen to all types of music ranging from alternative rock and hardcore rock to op and oldies. Some of my favorite musicians and bands would range from Third Eye Blind, The Bled, Brand New, Murs, The Spill Canvas, Atmosphere, Kings of Leon, Chromeo, Michael Jackson, Ne-yo, Martin Danielle, Otis Redding, and Antonio Carlos Jobim."

What is one thing people would be surprised to learn about you?

"I used to be in a number of bands before College. I was in a three piece pop punk band called Narkeolepsi in Jr. High as lead singer and guitarist. Then I was in a rock, alternative band in High School called Printed Blanks as lead vocals and rhythm guitar but later I was just lead vocals. Then towards the end of high school was in a hardcore scream band called My Heart Collapse as lead singer."

What is your favorite sports moment so far?

"My favorite sports moment so far would have to be this whole moment playing college tennis. Being on this team has been a true blessing in my life. I have made some of the best friends I will ever have, traveled around the U.S. sharing moments with them, and have made myself a part of USF history."

At what age did you start playing tennis?

"I started playing tennis at the age of 4. I have an older brother and an older sister who were already playing tennis. I was born into a tennis family. They use to pick on me on the tennis court hitting the ball as hard as they can straight at me. But being challenged by them has made me the player I am today."

Who is one person that inspires you?

"One person who inspires me would be my mom. My mom is a very kind, very caring, very giving, hardworking person. She inspires me to be just like her."

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Dons set to face WCC Opponent #66 St. Mary's

Dons, Gaels to face off Wednesday at 3 p.m.

Feb. 17, 2009


(San Francisco, Calif.) - Looking for its first victory of the season, the USF men's tennis team will take the short trip to Moraga Wednesday afternoon to face Saint Mary's. First serve between the Dons and Gaels is scheduled for 3 p.m.

USF heads into the contest looking to secure its first victory of the season. After dropping the opening match of the spring season to Portland, the Dons have dropped four consecutive matches, three of which were against ranked opponents. Most recently, USF fell to No. 45 Arizona 7-0 in Tucson.

Saint Mary's enters Wednesday's match with a 1-7 record. The Gaels' lone victory came against Sonoma State on Jan. 28. In its last outing, SMC fell 4-0 at Arizona.

Following the match with the Gaels, the Dons will host three consecutive home matches. The homestand will open Feb. 21 against UC Davis and continue the next day with Loyola Marymount, with both matches being played at the Cal Club. USF will then host Gonzaga Feb. 27 at the Olympic Cub before heading to Hawaii for a pair of contests.

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Dons Fall to #45 Arizona Wildcats in the Desert

(Tucson,AZ)
USF falls to #45 University of Arizona
Feb 15th, 2009

Tommy Tu and Asaf Cohen of the USF men's tennis team earned a doubles victory Saturday, but the Dons were unable to up-end the No. 40 Arizona Wildcats in Tucson, falling 7-0. With the loss, USF is still in search of its first victory of the season with a 0-6 record.

Cohen and Tu earned the lone USF victory of the day at the No. 1 Doubles spot, downing Ravid Hazi and Francois Vandermerwe 8-7 (7-5). Arizona earned the doubles point after taking 8-4 victories at No. 2 and 3.

In singles play, Einar Hart forced three sets, but was unable to capture the victory at No. 5. Hart fell to Jason Zafiros 1-6, 6-3, 6-2. Tu and Mitch Del Rosario also each posted hard fought battles at the No. 1 and 6 spots, respectively, but were unable to capture a point for the Dons.

USF will hit the courts again Wednesday, Feb. 18, as they travel to Moraga to face WCC foe Saint Mary's. This season, San Francisco is 0-5 overall (WCC 0-1) against conference foes. The Dons have played every match this season on the road against a nationally ranked opponent except for the season opponer losing to University of Portland 4-3 in Seattle.

Doubles:
1) Asaf Cohen/Tommy Tu (USF) def. Ravid Hazi/Francois VanderMerwe (UA) 8-7 (7-5)
2) Andres Carrasco/Andres Arango (UA) def. Torin Ching/ Mitch Del Rosario (USF) 8-4
3) Jay Goldman/Ola Bakke (UA) def. Karill Karchmit/Rainer Nachbauer (USF) 8-4
Singles:
1) Jay Goldman (UA) def. Tommy Tu (USF) 6-3, 7-6 (7-3)
2) Andres Arango (UA) def. Asaf Cohen (USF) 6-4, 6-2*
3) Ravid Hazi (UA) def. Karill Karchmit (USF) 6-1, 6-1
4) Andres Carrasco (UA) def. Rainer Nachbauer (USF) 6-2, 6-2
5) Jason Zafiros (UA) def. Einar Hart (USF) 1-6, 6-3, 6-2
6) Ola Bakke (UA) def. Mitch Del Rosario (USF) 6-4, 6-4
Order: 3, 4, 2, 1, 6, 5
* Clinched victory

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Dons travel to play #45 PAC-10 Opponent University of Arizona

Men's Tennis Travels To Tucson
Dons face No. 45 Arizona Saturday


Feb. 13, 2009


(San Francisco,CA) - The USF men's tennis team will travel to Tucson this weekend to take on No. 45 Arizona Saturday afternoon.The Dons (0-4 overall, 0-1 vs. WCC foes) are looking for their first victory of the spring.

San Francisco was ranked as high as 67th nationally this season, before falling out of the polls this week. The Dons are in search of their first victory after dropping decisions to Portland, then-No. 34 Washington, nationally-ranked opponents UNLV and Nebraska. Orginally there was a match scheduled against Santa Clara for Wednesday, but due to inclement weather, the contest was postponed until April.

The Wildcats head into the weekend with three-match win streak on the line and are looking to improve to 5-0 when playing at home.

Following the contest with Arizona, USF will return to the Bay Area to take on Saint Mary's, Wednesday, Feb. 18 in Moraga.

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Dons Host WCC Rival Santa Clara Wednesday

Dons Host Santa Clara Wednesday
Men's tennis to open home slate at 2 p.m. at the Olympic Club

(San Francisco,CA) - The USF men's tennis team will open the home slate of the 2009 spring season Wednesday as they host West Coast Conference rival Santa Clara at the Olympic Club in San Francisco at 2 p.m. The Dons (0-4 overall, 0-1 vs. WCC foes) are looking for their first victory of the spring.

San Francisco was ranked as high as 67th nationally this season, before falling out of the polls this week. The Dons are in search of their first victory after dropping decisions to Portland, then-No. 34 Washington, nationally-ranked opponents UNLV and Nebraska.

The match with the Dons will be the second of the season for Santa Clara. In their lone match of the season, the Broncos posted a 6-1 victory over UC Santa Cruz, who is ranked fourth in NCAA Division III.

Following the contest with Santa Clara, San Francisco will hit the road to face No. 45 Arizona in Tucson.

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