Dons Fall In Close Match To Ducks

Oregon 4, USF 3


March 29, 2009


(Eugene, Ore.) San Francisco men's tennis dropped a closely battled match to Oregon, 4-3, Saturday in Eugene, Ore. After singles play, the match was tied 3-3, but the Dons were unable to secure the doubles point, falling to the Ducks.

In singles play, No. 122 Tommy Tu continued his strong senior campaign, garnering a straight set 6-3, 6-1 win at the top spot. Asaf Cohen and Einar Hart joined Tu in earning singles points. Cohen earned a victory at No. 3 after falling behind early but rallying for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 win. At No. 4, Hart dropped the first set 6-7, but fought back to win 6-7, 6-4, 6-4 and earn the point.

Doubles play decided the match as the Ducks took the No. 1 and 2 spots to secure the win. The Dons' lone doubles victory came at No. 3, as Hart and Nachbauer posted an 8-2 win.

Singles
1 - Tu (USF) def. Verdasco (ORE) 6-3, 6-1
2 - Cornelissen (ORE) def. Nachbauer 6-2, 6-2
3 - Cohen (USF) def. Mortera (ORE) 4-6, 6-3, 6-1
4 - Hart (USF) def. Izquierdo (ORE) 6-7, 6-4, 6-4
5 - Higuchi (ORE) def. Hartwig (USF) 3-6, 6-2, 6-2
6 - Myrhed (ORE) def. Del Rosario (USF) - 6-3, 7-5
Doubles
1 - Verdasco/Cornelissen (ORE) def. Tu/Cohen (USF) 8-2
2 - Korth/Myrhed (ORE) def. Del Rosario/Ching (USF) 8-1
3 - Hart/Nachbauer (USF) def. Izquierdo/Mortera (ORE) 8-2

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University of San Francisco Men's Tennis to face Pac -10 Opponent Oregon Ducks

The University of San Francisco Men's Tennis team(4-9 overall) will return to action on March 28th as they take on Pac-10 Opponent the University of Oregon in Eugene,OR. After taking on the Ducks, the Dons will have two pivotal WCC Matches against the Loyola Marymount Lions at the Cal Club on April 4th at 1p.m. and the Santa Clara Broncos Wednesday March 8th at the Olympic Club. Go Dons!!!

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Dons Drop Two In Pebble Beach

USF falls to Saint Mary's, No. 46 California


March 22, 2009


(Pebble Beach, Calif) - The USF men's tennis team dropped a pair of matches this weekend in Pebble Beach, as the Dons hosted West Coast Conference foe Saint Mary's and No. 46 California. San Francisco fell 4-3 in a rain delayed match to the Gaels before falling 6-1 to the Bears Sunday.

Against the Gaels, the Dons (4-9) took three singles matches to earn their three points. Tommy Tu, the No. 122 singles player in the country, earned his seventh consecutive singles victory with a straight-set 6-1, 6-3 victory at No. 1. Rainer Nachbauer and Einar Hart each also posted victories in singles play at No. 3 and 4, respectively. The deciding factor against SMC came in doubles play, where the Gaels took the No. 2 and 3 spots to secure the 4-3 win over the Dons.

Sunday afternoon against the nationally-ranked Bears, USF gained its lone point at the No. 2 singles position, as Asaf Cohen earned a 7-5, 3-2 (ret., inj.) win.

The Dons will return to the courts March 28, as they travel to Eugene to face Oregon.

Saint Mary's 4, USF 3
#1 Singles #122 Thong Tu def.Achim Christner 6-1 6-3
#2 Singles Asaf Cohen def by. Lucas Tirelli 6-1 6-2
#3 Singles Rainer Nachbauer def. Maxime Olivan 7-5 7-5
#4 Singles Einar Hart def by. Gavin Leon 6-4 7-6
#5 Singles Michael Carreno def by. Andrea Zannoni 3-6 6-0 6-0
#6 Singles Mitch Del Rosario def by. Youssef El Boozkoori 7-6(7-4) 4-6 6-2

#1 Doubles Thong Tu /Asaf Cohen def. Lucas Tirelli/Maxime Olivan 8-5
#2 Doubles Michael Carreno/Mitch Del Rosario def by. Achim Christner/Sherif Hamdy 8-2
#3 Doubles Einar Hart/Rainer Nachbauer def by.Gavin Leon/Jerry Ellison SMC 9-8 (7-2)

order of finish 2,1,3

No. 46 Cal 6, USF 1
#1 Singles #122 Thong Tu def by.Pedro Zerbini 6-3, 6-1
#2 Singles Asaf Cohen def. Eoin Heavey 7-5, 3-2 Ret. (Inj.)
#3 Singles Rainer Nachbauer def by. Nick Andrews 6-0, 6-1
#4 Singles Einar Hart def by. Bozhidar Katsarov 6-0, 5-7, 1-0(6)
#5 Singles Jacob Hartwig def by. Jonathan Dahan 6-2, 6-0
#6 Singles Michael Carreno def by. Zach Gilbert 6-2, 6-2

#1 Doubles Thong Tu/Asaf Cohen def by. #9 Geoff Chizever/Pedro Zerbini 8-3
#2 Doubles Mitch Del Rosario/Torin Ching def by. Eoin Heavey/Bozhidar Katsarov 9-8(6)
#3 Doubles Einar Hart/Rainer Nachbauer def by. Nick Andrews/Thai Tu 8-5

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University of San Francisco Men's Tennis Head Down to Pebble Beach

Dons face St. Mary's Gaels, No. 46 California Bears this weekend


March 19, 2009


(San Francisco,CA) - USF men's tennis will host a pair of matches at Pebble Beach this weekend as it hosts West Coast Conference rival Saint Mary's and nationally-ranked No. 46 California. Saturday, the Dons (4-7) will face the Gaels at 1 p.m. before matching up with the Bears Sunday at 1 p.m.

San Francisco heads into the weekend fresh off of a 7-0 victory over Northern Colorado in which the Dons won all the singles contests in straight sets. USF was paced by Tommy Tu, who is ranked as the 122nd singles player in the nation, who won his sixth straight singles match.

In doubles play, the Dons are led by Tu and Asaf Cohen. The duo has an unscratched 6-0 record this spring as USF's top doubles team. Also anchoring USF's doubles efforts are Einar Hart and Rainer Nachbauer, who are 5-1 in doubles action, including going 3-0 when playing at the No. 1 or 2 spot.

Following the matches this weekend, San Francisco will hit the road for its only away competition in a series of eight matches, as it travels to Eugene to face Oregon on March 28.

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Men's Tennis Sweeps Northern Colorado

No. 122 Tommy Tu wins seventh straight singles decision


March 18, 2009


(San Francisco,CA) - USF swept a men's tennis decision, 7-0, over Northern Colorado Tuesday at the Cal Club in San Francisco. With the victory the Dons improve to 4-7 on the season.

"Everyone posted victories today," said head coach Peter Bartlett. "The match was a good momentum builder for our Pebble Beach event this weekend against Saint Mary's and California."

The Dons jumped out to a quick lead against the Bear, taking all three doubles matches. At No. 1, Einar Hart and Rainer Nachbauer joined forces to up-end Calix Van Lier and Adam Perez 8-6. The No. 2 spots and No. 3 spots came slightly easier and Mitch Del Rosario and Mike Carreno earned an 8-1 decision at No. 2 and Peder Steen and Torin Ching secured the doubles sweep with an 8-2 win at No. 3.

The momentum continued in singles play, as San Francisco won all six matches in straight sets. Nachbauer, at No. 3, and Del Rosario, at No. 6, each rolled through their matches winning 6-0, 6-0. Asaf Cohen secured a 6-0, 6-2 victory at No. 2, while, nationally ranked, No. 122 Tommy Tu won his seventh straight singles match with a 6-4, 7-5 No. 1 decision. Carreno won the No. 4 point with a 6-4, 6-4 victory, while Jacob Hartwig posted a 6-3, 6-2 win at the No. 5 spot.

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Dons Host Northern Colorado At Cal Club

Following match, men's tennis to host a crab feed


March 16, 2009


Tuesday afternoon the USF men's tennis team will host Northern Colorado as the Dons look to rebound following a tough loss last weekend. The Dons and Bears will face off at 4 p.m. at the Cal Club. Following the match, San Francisco will host a crab feed.

USF is looking to rebound from its last outing - a 4-3 loss to Alabama-Birmingham. The loss to UAB snapped a three-match win streak for San Francisco. During the contest, senior Tommy Tu continued his strong play, earning his sixth straight singles victory.

In doubles action, Tu, the 95th ranked player in the country, and Asaf Cohen look to continue their strong play Tuesday. Tu and Cohen head into the match against the Bears, having won the past six doubles matches, including winning three of the past four easily.

Following the contest Tuesday, USF will head to Pebble Beach this weekend, where it will host WCC foe Saint Mary's and California. Saturday, the Dons and Gaels will meet at 1 p.m., before the Dons face the Bears Sunday at 1 p.m.

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USF Men's Tennis Drops 4-3 decision to UAB

Tu Earns Sixth Straight Singles Victory As Dons Fall


(San Francisco) - Tommy Tu won his sixth consecutive singles match Thursday, but the USF men's tennis team fell short, falling 4-3 to Alabama-Birmingham at the Olympic Club in San Francisco.

UAB jumped out to an early advantage, taking two of three doubles matches from the Dons (3-7 overall). San Francisco's lone doubles victory came at the No. 1 spot, where Tu and Asaf Cohen posted an 8-6 victory for the duo's sixth straight doubles win.

USF rallied back in singles action, taking victories at the No. 1, 5 and 6 spots. Tu, who is ranked 95th nationally, earned his sixth consecutive victory at No. 1 thanks to a 6-4, 6-3 straight set win over Slawek Szeremeta. Playing No. 5, Rainer Nachbauer swept Tommy Petrich 7-5, 6-2, while Einar Hart earned a 7-5, 3-6, 10-6 victory over Tyrone Ewels at the No. 6 position.

The Dons will look to bounce back Tuesday, March 17, when they host Northern Colorado at the Cal Club. First serve is scheduled for 4 p.m.


USF v. UAB
Olympic Club
3/12/09
Doubles
Tommy Tu/Asaf Cohen (USF) def. Szeremeta/Ehrlich (UAB) - 8-6
Ly/Emery (UAB) def. Michael Careeno/Mitch Del Rosario (USF) - 8-4
Moser/Ewels (UAB) def. Einar Hart/Rainer Nachbauer (USF) - 8-4

order of finish 2,3,1

Singles
No. 95 Tu (USF) def. Szeremeta (UAB) - 6-4, 6-3
Emery (UAB) def. Cohen (USF) - 6-4, 7-6 (5)
Ly (UAB) def. Carreno (USF) - 7-6 (4), 6-4
Moser (UAB) def. Del Rosario (USF) - 7-5, 6-1
Nachbauer (USF) def. Petrich (UAB) - 7-5, 6-2
Hart (USF) def. Ewels (UAB) - 7-5, 3-6 (10-6)

order of finish

2,1,4,3,5,6

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University of San Francisco Tennis set to face UAB

Dons, Blazers meet at 1 p.m. at the Oympic Club





(San Francisco,CA) - The USF men's tennis team returns to the Bay Area this weekend, as it is set to the University of Alabama - Birmingham at the Olympic Club, Thursday at 1 p.m.

The Dons (3-6 overall) head into the match fresh off of a trip to Hawaii, where they dropped a 5-4 decision to Division II powerhouse Hawaii-Pacific. There was also a match against Hawaii-Manoa scheduled, but it was cancelled due to rain. The loss against HPU snapped a three-match win streak for San Francisco.

Senior Tommy Tu headlines the USF efforts this weekend, as the No. 1 singles player has won his last five singles matches and, when joining forces with Asaf Cohen, their last five doubles contests. Tu is currently ranked 95th nationally, marking the second Don from Northern California to earn a singles ranking in the past 10 years. The other lone USF Northern California representative to earn a national ranking is former San Francisco standout and current USF assistant coach, Pablo Pires de Almeida. With the two selections, San Francisco becomes the only school in the Northern California region to have two region natives earn national rankings in the past ten years.

In addition, with the ranking, Tu is now just the second junior, and native, of Northern California to earn a national rank in the last five years.

Following Thursday's match with UAB, San Francisco will hit the courts again next Tuesday, when it hosts Northern Colorado at the Cal Club at 4 p.m. The Dons will also host a crab feed at the Cal Club when they face off with the Bears.

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Men's Tennis Falls In Hawaii

Dons fall to Hawaii Pacific


March 9, 2009


(Honolulu, Hawaii) - The USF men's tennis traveled to Hawaii last weekend to play a pair of matches. The Dons dropped the opening contest to Hawaii-Pacific 5-4, before the second match against Hawaii was called due to rain.

Against HPU, USF took an early advantage, taking the doubles point. At the No. 1 sport, Tommy Tu and Asaf Cohen earned an 8-2 victory, while Einar Hart and Rainer Nachbauer battled for a 9-8 (4) win at No. 2.

In singles play, HPU rallied back taking four spots but USF's Tu and Cohen grabbed singles victories at the No. 1 and 2 spots, respectively. Tu fought for a straight set 7-6 (6), 6-2 victory at the top spot, but Cohen fell behind early, but was victorious 4-6, 6-0, 6-4 at the second slot.

"It was a tough day of sloppy tennis against an opponent that fought hard all the way through," commented head coach Peter Bartlett. "We have to give the Hawaii Pacific team a lot of credit. At 1 and 2 doubles we played well when it counted and came through with victories. In singles it was the same with 1 and 2 coming out with good wins over good players. Unfortunately sloppy play from the rest of the line up made it impossible to get another point on the day. We lost the match using division 2 rules 5-4."

San Francisco takes the courts again Thursday as it hosts UAB at the Olympic Club at 1 p.m.

Doubles
1) Tommy Tu and Asaf Cohen def. Bode and Bader 8-2
2) Einar Hart and Rainer Nachbauer def. Hroch and Luedi 9-8(4)
3) Torin Ching and Mitch Del Rosario def by. Samuilen and Merkov Hawaii Pacific 8-2

Singles
1) Tommy Tu def. Bode 7-6 (6), 6-2
2) Asaf Cohen def. Bader 4-6, 6-0, 6-4
3) Michael Carreno def. Luedi 6-2, 6-2
4) Rainer Nachbauer def by. Samuilen 6-4, 6-2
5) Einar Hart def by.Petrov Hawaii Pacific 6-3, 6-3
6) Jacob Hartwig def by.Merkov Hawaii Pacific 6-4, 6-4

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Tommy Tu Ranked No. 95 Nationally

San Francisco becomes the only school in Northern California to have two region natives earn national rankings in the past ten years

March 4, 2009


(San Francisco,CA) - Tommy Tu, of the USF Men's Tennis team, gained strong recognition Tuesday as the senior entered the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division I men's tennis singles rankings. Tu is currently nationally ranked for the first time in his USF career and is listed as 95th out of the 125 athletes ranked.

The ranking is a milestone for San Francisco, as Tu becomes the second Don from Northern California to earn a singles ranking in the past 10 years. The other lone USF Northern California representative to earn a national ranking is former San Francisco standout and current USF assistant coach, Pablo Pires de Almeida. With the two selections, San Francisco becomes the only school in the Northern California region to have two region natives earn national rankings in the past ten years.

In addition, with the ranking, Tu is now just the second junior, and native, of Northern California to earn a national rank in the last five years.

Tu, who has sailed through his last three matches, and the Dons travel to Hawaii this weekend, looking to extend their current three-match win streak. San Francisco (3-5) will face Hawaii-Pacific Friday at 3 p.m. before closing out the weekend with a 1 p.m. match at Hawaii Saturday.

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