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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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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