Tommy Tu and Asaf Cohen Earn WCC Recognition

Tu, Cohen Earn WCC Recognition
Tu named First Team All-WCC for singles, Tu and Cohen named Second Team for doubles


April 23, 2009


(San Bruno, Calif.) - Tommy Tu, of the USF men's tennis team, was named to the singles first team All-West Coast Conference team Thursday, as announced by the conference office. Also earning honors was the Dons' double duo of Tu and Asaf Cohen, who were awarded second team All-WCC doubles accolades.

The first team selection marks the first time the native of Binh Duong, Vietnam has been awarded first team accolades, but the third time in his career he has been named All-Conference. Tu was a second team selection in both 2008 and 2007. This spring, the senior posted a 13-8 record playing No. 1 singles for the Green and Gold. Thanks to his outstanding efforts, Tu also became the second Don to be ranked in the national singles ranking. He earned a season-high ranking of 95th and finished the season ranked 103rd.

The doubles duo of Tu and Cohen marks the second time each Don has earned conference recognition for their teamed efforts. Last season, Tu was a second team doubles All-WCC selection with current teammate Rainer Nachbauer, while Cohen also earned second team honors with former Don Falko Huttenberger. This spring, Tu and Cohen reached a season high national rank of 87th, as they posted an 8-5 record at No. 1.

The two selections wraps-up a season for the Dons in which they opened the season ranked for the first time, and tied a program-best finish, placing third at the conference championships. At the WCC Championships, USF used an outstanding comeback against Saint Mary's in the opening round, winning 4-3, to earn a spot in the semifinals against top-seeded Pepperdine. After fighting hard, but dropping a 4-0 decision to the Waves, San Francisco closed out the season against the same team it opened the season against - Portland. Looking to seek revenge for a loss in the opening match of the spring, the Dons relied on a team effort to earn third place overall. Following a memorable doubles set from Tu and Mitch Del Rosario, Einar Hart, Tu and Jacob Hartwig lifted the Dons to a victory thanks to their strong showings in singles play.
"Our third place finish is huge for our program," said head coach Peter Bartlett. "There is a large difference between the Pepperdine, San Diego and USF programs, along the lines of budget, funding and staffing, that this is a large achievement for us. All in all, our team was the definition of team with high engery, support and belief in themselves and their fellow Dons."

San Francisco finished the spring season with a 9-12 record, including going a notable 6-3 against WCC foes.

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USF Men's Tennis Ends Season With Third Place Finish in WCC

Men's Tennis Ends Season With Third Place Finish
Dons 4, Portland 2

April 19, 2009


(San Diego, Calif.) - USF men's tennis secured a third place West Coast Conference finish Sunday with a 4-2 victory over Portland at the WCC Championships in San Diego. The victory marked the sixth time in program history the Dons finished third in the league.The Dons have finished 3rd most recently in 2003,2006,and 2009.

The Dons jumped out to an early 1-0 lead after doubles, taking the No. 2 and 3 spots. Mitch Del Rosario and Torin Ching posted an 8-2 win over Kurdadze and Kincaid at No. 2 to put USF up early. Einar Hart and Rainer Nachbauer then secured the doubles point with an 8-3 win over Hernandez and Wales at No. 3.

In singles action, Portland threatened, taking the first point, but the Dons held strong to capture third place in the league. Out of the gates, the Pilots captured at win at No. 6, before San Francisco won at No. 4, 1, and 5 for the win. Tied 1-1, Hart grabbed a 6-4, 6-0 win at No. 4 over Hernandez to give USF a 2-1 edge. Tommy Tu captured a 6-4, 6-2 win at No. 1, bumping the Dons to 3-1, before Portland grabbed the No. 2 point, bringing the score to 3-2. USF nabbed third place in the league at the No. 5 spot as Jacob Hartwig defeated Thorp, 6-2, 7-5 for the victory

NO. 3 PORTLAND - 2
NO. 4 SAN FRANCISCO - 4
Doubles
1. Zivkovic/Schleining, POR vs. Cohen/Tu, USF - DNF
2. Del Rosario/Ching, USF def. Kurdadze/Kincaid, POR - 8-2
3. Hart/Nachbauer, USF def. Hernandez/Wales, POR - 8-3
(order of finish: 2, 3)
Singles
1. Tu, USF def. Kincaid, POR - 6-4, 6-2
2. Zivkovic, POR def. Cohen, USF - 6-4, 6-3
3. Kurdadze, POR vs. Nachbauer, USF - DNF
4. Hart, USF def. Hernandez, POR - 6-4, 6-0
5. Hartwig, USF def. Thorp, POR - 6-2, 7-5
6. Schleining, POR def. Del Rosario, USF - 6-1, 6-3
(order of finish: 6, 4, 1, 2, 5)

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Fourth-Seeded Dons Fall To Pepperdine in WCC Semifinals

Men's Tennis to compete for third place Sunday


April 18, 2009


(San Diego,CA) - San Francisco's Men's Tennis team dropped a 4-0 decision to top-seeded Pepperdine Saturday during the semifinals of the West Coast Conference tennis championships in San Diego. The fourth-seeded Dons will now face either No. 2 San Diego or No. 3 Portland in the 3rd/4th place match Sunday at 3 p.m.

The Waves jumped out early, taking two doubles matches to earn the point. Tommy Tu and Asaf Cohen fell at No. 1, 8-6, to Altmann and Beidas, while Mitch Del Rosario and Torin Ching fell 8-2 at No. 2 to Clarke and Kamel. The third doubles match wasn't played to the end.

Pepperdine secured the victory with wins at No. 1, 2 and 3 singles. At the top spot, Tu fell 6-2, 6-0 at the hands of Altmann before Cohen fell 6-1, 6-4 to Beidas at No. 2. The Waves captured a spot in the championship match with a 6-4, 6-2, Llompart over Rainer Nachbauer victory at No. 3. The fourth, fifth and sixth singles matches did not finish because the outcome would not have swayed the final outcome of the match.

The Dons will wrap-up the 2009 dual match season Sunday as they fight for third place in the final day of the league championship.

NO. 1 PEPPERDINE - 4
NO. 4 SAN FRANCISCO - 0
Doubles
1. Altmann/Beidas, PEP def. Cohen/Tu, USF - 8-6
2. Clarke/Kamel, PEP def. Del Rosario/Ching, USF - 8-2
3. Turner/Keplar, PEP vs. Hart/Nachbauer, USF - DNF
(order of finish: 2, 1)
Singles
1. Altmann, PEP def. Tu, USF - 6-2, 6-0
2. Beidas, PEP def. Cohen, USF - 6-1, 6-4
3. Llompart, PEP def. Nachbauer, USF - 6-4, 6-2
4. Kamel, PEP vs. Hart, USF - DNF
5. Clarke, PEP vs. Hartwig, USF - DNF
6. Turner, PEP vs. Del Rosario, USF - DNF
(order of finish: 1, 2, 3)

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Dons Battle To First Round WCC Victory over St. Mary's

No. 4 USF defeats No.5 SMC 4-3; Dons set to face top-seeded Pepperdine Saturday


April 17, 2009


(San Diego,Calif.) - San Francisco men's tennis posted a hard fought victory Friday in the opening day of the 2009 West Coast Conference Championship in San Diego. In the first round victory, the fourth seeded Dons up-ended fifth seeded Saint Mary's 4-3.

USF fell behind early, dropping the doubles point to open the morning. The Gaels earned victories and No. 2 and No. 1 to secure the early 1-0 edge. The Dons avoided the sweep at No. 3, as Einar Hart and Rainer Nachbauer fought off Leon and Ellison of SMC 9-8 (7-6).

The Dons opened singles play, tying the match 1-1 thanks to a 6-4, 6-0 straight set victory by Asaf Cohen at No. 2. Hart then downed Leon 6-2, 7-5 at No. 4 to give the Green and Gold a one point lead. Saint Mary's knotted the score 2-2, as Olivan defeated Nachbauer 7-5. 6-4 at No. 3. The Gaels then took the lead, again, as Tommy Tu fell at No.1 to Tirelli 2-6, 6-2, 6-4. Down 3-2, Mitch Del Rosario rallied to post a come-from-behind 0-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 victory over El Bouzkduri to, once again, knot the score. In the fifth, and deciding spot, Jacob Hartwig put the Dons over the top, after coming back to post a 6-7 (6), 7-6 (6), 6-1 win.

With the victory, San Francisco advances to the WCC semifinals Saturday. The Dons will face top-seeded Pepperdine at 11:30 a.m.

NO. 4 SAN FRANCISCO - 4
NO. 5 SAINT MARY'S - 3
Doubles
1. Olivan/Tirelli, SMC def. Cohen/Tu, USF - 9-7
2. Del Rosario/Ching, USF def. Hamdy/Christner, SMC - 8-6
3. Leon/Ellison, SMC def. Hart/Nachbauer, USF - 9-8 (7-5)
(order of finish: 2, 1, 3)
Singles
1. Tirelli, SMC def. Tu, USF - 2-6, 6-2, 6-4
2. Cohen, USF def. Christner, SMC - 6-4, 6-0
3. Olivan, SMC def. Nachbauer, USF - 7-5, 6-4
4. Hart, USF def. Leon, SMC - 6-2, 7-5
5. Hartwig, USF def. Zannoni, SMC - 6-7 (6), 7-6 (6), 6-1
6. Del Rosario, USF def. El Bouzkduri, SMC - 0-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4
(order of finish: 2, 4, 3, 1, 6, 5)

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USF Tennis Set For WCC Championships

San Bruno,CA - Both the San Francisco Men's and Women's tennis teams will open the 2009 West Coast Conference Tennis Championships Friday as No. 4 seeds, as announced by the conference office Thursday. The men will open play Friday in San Diego at 8 a.m. against fifth-seeded Saint Mary's, while the women will face No. 5 Loyola Marymount at 11:30 a.m.

Pepperdine secured the No. 1 seed in both the men's and women's tournaments. On the men's side, San Diego is the No. 2 seed, followed by Portland and the Dons. Saint Mary's is the No. 5 seed, Gonzaga is the No. 6 seed, and Loyola Marymount and Santa Clara are the No. 7 and No. 8 seeds, respectively.

In the women's field, the Waves are followed by No. 2 seeded San Diego, No. 3 seed Saint Mary's, and No. 4 seeded San Francisco. Loyola Marymount is the No. 5 seed, followed by Santa Clara, Portland, and Gonzaga.

The Pepperdine men's team has historically dominated the WCC Championships, winning 18 straight titles and 39 overall. San Diego is the only other current WCC school to have won the men's title, earning back-to-back crowns in 1988 and 1989. Last season the USF men placed fourth. The highest finish in history for the Green and Gold men is a second place finish, a feat they have accomplished twice, most recently in 1981.

On the women's side, the Wave women have been nearly as dominant as the men's team, claiming 20 of the last 21 WCC Championships, including the last six titles. Loyola Marymount is the only other current WCC member to have won a women's championship, claiming their first-ever title in 2002. Last season the women placed fourth, matching a program-high. The Dons also finished second in 1991.

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Dons Fall to #8 Stanford Cardinal

Stanford, Calif. - In the final tune-up heading into this weekend's West Coast Conference Championships, the USF men's tennis team dropped a 7-0 decision to No. 8 Stanford Wednesday in Stanford, Calif. With the loss, the Dons fall to 7-11.

The Cardinal jumped out to an early lead in doubles action, sweeping all three points. The Dons duos' of Tommy Tu and Asaf Cohen, the 87th ranked doubles team in the nation, and Mitch Del Rosario and Torin Ching each feel 8-1, at the No. 1 and 2 spots, respectively. At No. 3, Einar Hart and Rainer Nachbauer fell 8-3 to Stanford's Clayton and Burch.

Stanford continued its winning ways in singles action, winning all seven sets in straight sets. At No. 5, Del Rosario fell to No. 119 Greg Hirshman 6-0, 6-1 before Tu dropped a 6-2, 6-3 decision to No. 52 Bradley Klahn. The Cardinal sealed the victory at No. 6, as Karill Karchmit of the Dons fell 6-2, 6-1 to Jeff Zeller. Jacob Hartwig, Nachbauer and Hart each fell, as well, as their respective spots.

The Dons will kick off the 2009 West Coast Conference Championship Friday in San Diego. Seedings and pairings for the tournament will be announced Thursday.

April 15, 2009 - Stanford, Calif.
No. 8 Stanford 7, San Francisco 0
Doubles
1) Thacher/Klahn (STAN) d. No. 87 Tu/Cohen (USF) 8-1
2) No. 30 Wire/Muller (STAN) d. del Rosario/Ching (USF) 8-1
3) Clayton/Bruch (STAN) d. Hart/Nachbauer (USF) 8-3
Order of Finish: 2, 3, 1
Singles
1) No. 52 Bradley Klahn (STAN) d. Tommy Tu (USF) 6-2, 6-3
2) Ryan Thacher (STAN) d. Rainer Nachbauer (USF) 6-2, 6-1
3) No. 122 Richard Wire (STAN) d. Einar Hart (USF) 6-4, 6-2
4) Blake Muller (STAN) d. Jacob Hartwig (USF) 6-2, 6-2
5) No. 119 Greg Hirshman (STAN) d. Mitch Del Rosario (USF) 6-0, 6-1
6) Jeff Zeller (STAN) d. Karill Karchmit (USF) 6-2, 6-1*
Order of Finish: 5, 1, 6*, 4, 2, 3
* denotes clinching victory

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USF Faces Pac-10 Opponent Stanford Cardinal

USF to face #8 Stanford Cardinal Wednesday

April 13,2009

(San Francisco,CA)

The University of San Francisco Men's Tennis team(7-10)will battle the Stanford Cardinal in Palo Alto,CA on Wednesday 1:30p.m. at the Taube Tennis Stadium. The Dons fresh off a win over UCSC last Saturday at the California Tennis Club celebrated seniors Tommy Tu(Alameda,CA), Torin Ching(Honolulu,HI), and Mitch Del Rosario's(Fremont,CA)final home match. The Dons have played five Pac-10 universities this year on their schedule. The Dons will then move on to battle for the WCC Conference Championships in San Diego,CA April 17-19, 2009 on the campus of USD. You can view the Dual match vs Stanford at
http://www.gostanford.com/livestats/tennis/StanfordTennis.html

Go Dons!!!

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USF Seniors Shine In 5-2 Victory

Men's tennis downs UC Santa Cruz in final home match


April 11, 2009


(San Francisco,CA) - In its final home match of the season, the USF men's tennis team secured a 5-2 victory over UC Santa Cruz at the Cal Club in San Francisco. The match was the final home contest for three seniors - Mitch Del Rosario, Torin Ching and Tommy Tu - all who helped earn the victory for the Dons.

Del Rosario and Ching earned their first career victory at the top spot in doubles action as the senior duo defeated Jared Kamel and Marc Vartabedian 8-6. San Francisco earned the doubles point as Tu combined with Jacob Hartwig at No. 3, posting a strong 8-2 victory over Max Ortiz and Colin Mark-Griffin.

In singles action, Tu, who is currently ranked 103rd nationally, continued his strong spring with a dominating 6-0, 6-2 straight-set win over Max Liberty-Point at No. 1. Rainer Nachbauer, Einar Hart and Hartwig helped the Green and Gold's cause, earning their spots to put the Dons over the top. Nachbauer posted a 6-4, 7-5 victory at No. 2, while Hart downed Max Ortiz 6-3, 6-3 at No. 3. Hartwig wrapped out USF scoring thanks to a 6-4, 6-4 win at No. 5.

The Dons will wrap up the regular season Wednesday as they travel to nationally-ranked Stanford. Following the match with the Cardinal, USF will head to the West Coast Conference Championships in San Diego to close out the spring.

Doubles
1) Mitch Del Rosario and Torin Ching vs. Jared Kamel and Marc Vartabedian USF win 8-6
2) Einar Hart and Rainer Nachbauer vs Ma Liberty-Point and Ilya Gendelman UCSC win 8-7(7)
3) Tommy Tu and Jacob Hartwig vs. Max Ortiz and Colin Mark-Griffin USF win 8-2
Singles
1) Tommy Tu vs Max Liberty-Point USF win 6-0, 6-2
2) Rainer Nachbauer vs Jared Kamel USF win 6-4, 7-5
3) Einar Hart vs Max Ortiz USF win 6-3, 6-3
4) Mitch Del Rosario vs Ilya Gendelman UCSC win 6-0, 6-3
5) Jacob Hartwig vs Colin Mark-Giffin USF win 6-4, 6-4
6) Mike Carreno vs Marc Vartabedian UCSC win 7-5, 6-4

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Tennis Honors Seniors In Final Home Match

Men's Tennis set to host UC Santa Cruz Saturday at the Cal Club


April 9, 2009


(San Francisco,CA) - Saturday the USF men's tennis team will host UC Santa Cruz in the Dons final home match of the 2009 spring season. The match will mark Senior Day as San Francisco honors three seniors - Tommy Tu, Mitch Del Rosario and Torin Ching. The Banana Slugs are currently eighth in Division III.

Tu leaves the USF program as one of the most noteworthy Dons in history. To date, the native of Vietnam has amassed a career record of 72-42 overall, 54-31 during the spring season. Tu has posted winning singles records in all four years of his career, including a 10-5 mark this season. Earlier this season, Tu entered the ITA Division I men's tennis singles rankings. With the ranking, Tu became the second Don from Northern California to earn a singles ranking in the past 10 years. 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 is currenty ranked 103rd.

Del Rosario enter his final home match with a 31-42 career overall record, including a 22-28 mark during dual match play. Last season, as a junior, the Fremont, Calif. native posted a 13-7 record, including going a perfect 4-0 when playing No. 5 singles.

Ching is a three-year letterwinner for the Green and Gold with a 9-15 overall record, and a 2-1 spring record. This season Ching has teamed, primarily with Del Rosario in doubles play, playing mostly at the No. 2 position.

The Dons enter Saturday's match with a 6-10 overall record. First serve will be at the Cal Club at 1 p.m.

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Dons Earn Second Straight WCC Victory

USF defeats rival Santa Clara 6-1


April 9, 2009


(San Francisco,CA) - San Francisco men's tennis earned its second straight victory over a West Coast Conference opponent Wednesday as the Dons dropped Santa Clara 6-1 at the Olympic Club. The Dons improve to 4-2 against league foes and 6-10 overall.

USF grabbed five of six singles points, including taking the No. 1, 5 and 6 positions in straight sets. No. 103 Tommy Tu continued his strong senior campaign, taking down Jay Wong 6-3, 6-2 at No. 1. At the No. 5 spot, Jacob Hartwig earned a 6-0, 6-0 sweep of Charlie Burke, while at No. 6 Michael Carreno downed John Iwanski 6-2, 6-1. Rainer Nachbauer earned a point for the Dons at No. 2, coming back from an early deficit to defeat Kyle Dandan 0-6, 6-3, 6-1. Mitch Del Rosario rounded out singles victories for the Green and Gold with a 6-3. 0-6, 7-6 (3) victory at No. 4 over Tommy Hicks.

In doubles action, the Dons earned the point thanks to victories at No. 2 and No. 3. Einar Hart and Nachbauer joined forces at No. 2 to take an 8-4 victory over Dandan and Hicks, while Tu and Hartwig downed Burke and Iwanski, 8-1 at No. 3.

San Francisco will take the courts again Saturday as they host UCSC at the Cal Club. The match will mark Senior Day for the Dons and will begin at 1 p.m.

USF v. Santa Clara
Doubles
1 - Wong/Hirakawa-Wong (SCU) def. Mitch Del Rosario/Torin Ching (USF) - 8-6
2 - Einar Hart/Rainer Nachbauer (USF) def. Dandan/Hicks (SCU) - 8-4
3 - Tommy Tu/Jacob Hartwig (USF) def. Burke/Iwanski (SCU) - 8-1
Singles
1 - Tu (USF) def. Wong (SCU) - 6-3, 6-2
2 - Nachbauer (USF) def. Dandan (SCU) - 0-6, 6-3, 6-1
3 - Hirakawa-Wong (SCU) def. Hart (USF) - 1-6, 7-6, 6-2
4 - Del Rosario (USF) def. Hicks (SCU) - 6-3, 0-6, 7-6 (3)
5 - Hartwig (USF) def. Burke (SCU) - 6-0, 6-0
6 - Michael Carreno (USF) def. Iwanski (SCU) - 6-2, 6-1

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Dons Continue WCC Action, Host SCU

Men's Tennis to play Broncos Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Olympic Club


April 7, 2009


(San Francisco,CA) - Wednesday the USF Men's Tennis team will host rival Santa Clara at the Olympic Club at 1 p.m. The match is a make-up match for a meeting between the Dons and Broncos that had been previously scheduled for February 11, but was rescheduled due to inclement weather.

San Francisco enters Wednesday's contest looking to improve on a 5-10 overall mark, including going 3-2 against West Coast Conference foes. In their last outing, the Dons snapped a three-match losing streak with a 4-3 victory over WCC opponent Loyola Marymount.

Tommy Tu continues to pace the Dons' singles efforts, boasting a 103rd national ranking and a 10-5 dual match record. The senior is also a perfect 5-0 against conference opponents. In his last 10 matches, Tu has posted an impressive 9-1 mark.

In doubles action, the duos of Asaf Cohen and Tu, as well as Einar Hart and Rainer Nachbauer continue to be a threat for the Green and Gold. Cohen and Tu lead the way with an 8-2 mark, all at the No. 1 spot, including an unscathed 4-0 mark in league action. Hart and Nachbauer have compiled a 7-3 mark and have won their past two.

Following the match with Santa Clara, the Dons will host one final home contest Saturday, April 11 against UCSC at 1 p.m. at the Cal Club. The match will also mark Senior Day, as the Dons honor three seniors - Tu, Cohen and Torin Ching.

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Dons defeat WCC Opponent LMU Lions 4-3

USF improves to 3-2 vs. WCC foes


April 4, 2009


(San Francisco,CA) - Thanks to a No. 3 singles victory by Rainer Nachbauer, the USF men's tennis team clinched its first 4-3 win of the season Saturday. With the victory over visiting Loyola Marymount, the Dons improve to 3-2 against West Coast Conference foes, 5-10 overall, for the season.

USF jumped out to an early, crucial, lead in doubles action, taking two of three from the Lions. At the top spot, Tommy Tu and Asaf Cohen continued their strong spring with a 8-1 victory, while Nachbauer and Einar Hart joined forces at No. 3, winning 8-2, to earn the point for San Francisco.

In singles play, Nachbauer's come-from-behind, 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 victory at No. 3 clinched the match for the Dons. USF also earned wins at No. 1 and No. 6 in singles action. Tu, the 103rd nationally ranked player in NCAA Division I, garnered a straight-set 6-2, 6-3 victory at the top spot, while Mitch Del Rosario posted a straight -set 6-1, 6-0 win at No. 6. In all the other singles spots, the Dons dropped in three sets.

San Francisco will return to the courts April 8 as it hosts rival Santa Clara. The match with the Broncos was previously scheduled for early February but was postponed due to weather. USF and SCU will now face off on the 8th at the Olympic Club at 1 p.m.

Doubles
Tommy Tu/Asaf Cohen (USF) def. Lopez/Bazvla (LMU) - 8-1
Malet/Andresian (LMU) def. Torin Ching/Mitch Del Rosario (USF) - 8-5
Rainer Nachbauer/Einar Hart (USF) def. Maggi/Vonderahle (LMU) - 8-2
Singles
Tu (USF) def. Lopez (LMU) - 6-2, 6-3
Berhof (LMU) def. Cohen (USF) - 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4
Nachbauer (USF) def. Malet (LMU) 4-6. 6-2, 7-5
Abcaryan (LMU) def. Hart (USF) - 6-7 (3), 6-2, 6-3
Maggi (LMU) def. Hartwig (USF) - 6-2, 3-6, 6-3
Del Rosario (USF) def .Bazula (LMU) - 6-1, 6-0

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Dons Return Home To Host LMU

Men's Tennis looks to improve on 2-2 record vs. WCC teams


April 2, 2009


(San Francisco,CA) - The USF men's tennis team returns to San Francisco this weekend, as the Dons host West Coast Conference foe Loyola Marymount. The Dons and Lions will meet Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Cal Club.

USF is looking to improve on its 4-10 overall record, including a 2-2 mark against league opponents. San Francisco's two WCC wins came against then-No. 55 Saint Mary's, 6-1, February 18 and a 6-1 decision over Gonzaga February 27.

Senior Tommy Tu, who is ranked No. 103 nationally in the most updated singles rankings, leads the Dons with a 9-5 overall record, including a perfect 4-0 mark when playing against West Coast Conference teams. Tu has also won eight of the last 10 matches and posted a 5-1 record in the month of March to pace the Dons.

In doubles action, Tu and doubles partner Asaf Cohen lead the USF campaign, with a 7-2 mark, all coming at the top spot. Against WCC foes, the duo is 3-0. Prior to losing the last two doubles contests, Tu and Cohen were a perfect 7-0 to start the spring season.

Following the match with the Lions, the Dons will take the court again April 8 as they host Santa Clara. The match with the Broncos was previously scheduled for early February but was postponed due to weather. USF and SCU will now face off on the 8th at the Olympic Club at 1 p.m.

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