Ithaca College Men's Tennis Team Dominates at Lions Tournament

The Ithaca College men's tennis team showcased their prowess on the court this past weekend, emerging victorious in both singles and doubles matches against formidable opponents TCNJ and NYU. The Bombers' impressive performance at the Lions Tournament has set the stage for their upcoming participation in the prestigious ITA Northeast Regional Championship.

Ithaca College Bombers Soar to Victory at Lions Tournament

Doubles Dominance Leads the Way

The Ithaca College men's tennis team kicked off the Lions Tournament on a high note, securing a crucial doubles victory on Friday. The dynamic duo of Carlos Hernandez and Ean Lantzy proved to be a force to be reckoned with, as they defeated the TCNJ pairing of Sidd Arudi and Curt Gruber by a score of 6-4. This early triumph set the tone for the Bombers' overall success throughout the weekend.Continuing their doubles prowess, Gijs Fidler and Siddharth Desai teamed up on Saturday to overcome the NYU duo of Alex Lee and Nithin Sankar, securing a 6-4 victory. This impressive display of teamwork and coordination showcased the Bombers' depth and versatility on the doubles court.

Singles Standouts Shine Bright

In addition to their doubles triumphs, the Ithaca College men's tennis team also found success in the singles matches. On Friday, the Bombers' top two singles players, Ivan Kisic and Gijs Fidler, both emerged victorious in hard-fought battles.Kisic, playing at the No. 1 position, defeated TCNJ's Brett Schuster in a thrilling three-set match, with set scores of 5-7, 7-6 (4), and 10-6. Fidler, competing at the No. 2 spot, also went the distance, ultimately prevailing over Aidan Twamley by scores of 7-5, 2-6, and 10-8.The Bombers' singles dominance continued on Saturday, as Gijs Fidler and Siddharth Desai both secured impressive wins. Fidler, showcasing his versatility, defeated NYU's Jingyuan Chen in straight sets, 6-4, 6-1. Desai, not to be outdone, fought back from a first-set loss to claim victory in a tightly contested three-set match, with scores of 5-7, 6-4, and 10-8.

Preparing for the ITA Northeast Regional Championship

The Ithaca College men's tennis team's impressive performance at the Lions Tournament has set the stage for their upcoming participation in the ITA Northeast Regional Championship, which will be hosted by Drew College in Madison, New Jersey, starting on Friday, September 27.The Bombers' dominant display of both singles and doubles prowess has undoubtedly bolstered their confidence and momentum heading into the prestigious regional tournament. With their depth of talent and unwavering determination, the Ithaca College men's tennis team is poised to make a strong statement and continue their winning ways on the national stage.