Chants Down Spartans 6-1

Friday, February 11

Conway, S.C.

1 p.m. ET

Coastal Carolina University

UNC Greensboro

2/11/2022 8:31:00 PM | Men's Tennis

Box Score

Fourth home win of season for CCU men's tennis

By: Justin Mathis

CONWAY, S.C. – On Friday afternoon, the Coastal Carolina men's tennis team collided with the UNC Greensboro Spartans in a regional showdown at the Stevens Tennis Complex. The Chanticleers jumped out to an early lead and didn't look back on the way to a 6-1 victory.

During doubles play, the Chants took the lead on the strength of two wins. Steve Mundt and Carlos Berna Ruiz powered past Hugh Knapp and Christopher Johns 6-1, while Federico Garnier and Diego Giraldo defeated Nico Grewe and Alex Zuckerman 6-2.

In singles action, Bastien Huon defeated Grewe 6-3, 6-2 in the top flight. Guilherme Toresan tallied a 6-1, 6-4 straight-set win over Michael Gwynn, which staked the Chants to a 3-0 lead.

The winning point was secured on the second court, as Garnier rallied from a tough opening frame to take down Zuckerman 0-6, 6-2, 6-4. Niccolo Rossi earned a 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 win over Roger Rogowski in the fourth flight, while Daiki Tanabe also picked up a very hard-fought 6-3, 6-7, 7-6 triumph over Knapp.

The Chanticleers improve to 4-2 overall and will host Sun Belt foe Georgia Southern on Sunday, Feb. 13 at noon ET.

Doubles

Federico Garnier/Diego Giraldo (CCU) def. Nico Grewe/Alex Zuckerman (UNCG) 6-2
Niccolo Rossi/Bastien Huon (CCU) vs Roger Rowgoski/Cooper Wyett (UNCG) 5-2, unfinished
Steve Mundt/Carlos Berna Ruiz def. Hugh Knapp/Christopher Johns (UNCG) 6-1
EXT: Neil O'Connor/Guilherme Toresan (CCU) vs David Flisberg/Hampus Johansson (UNCG) 5-5, unfinished

Order of Finish: 3, 1

Singles

Bastien Huon (CCU) def. Nico Grewe (UNCG) 6-3, 6-2
Federico Garnier (CCU) def. Alex Zuckerman (UNCG) 0-6, 6-2, 6-4
Hugh Knapp (UNCG) def. Diego Giraldo (CCU) 1-6, 6-2, 6-3
Niccolo Rossi (CCU) def. Roger Rogowski (UNCG) 6-3, 2-6, 6-1
Daiki Tanabe (CCU) def. David Flisberg (UNCG) 6-3, 6-7, 7-6
Guilherme Toresan (CCU) def. Michael Gwynn (UNCG) 6-1, 6-4

Order of Finish: 1, 6, 3, 2, 4, 5

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