THE FLATS — Georgia Tech men’s tennis (5-2) defeated the Georgia State Panthers, 6-1, on Sunday afternoon to remain undefeated at home.
The Yellow Jackets took an early lead after clinching the doubles point with victories from Carlos Divar/Phillip Gresk and Josesph Gandolfo /Cole Gromley.
In singles, the Jackets were led by No. 81 Andrew Li who took down Bailey Showers, 6-2, 7-5. Chris Yun also played well, winning his match over Andrei Duarte, 7-6, 7-6.
No. 69 Cole Gromley fell to Vazha Subladze in a three set match, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3.
Gandolofo and Gresk also battled it out, winning both of their three set matches. Gandolfo defeated Kevin Hunyh 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, while Gresk bested Roberts Grinvalds 5-7, 6-1, 7-5.
Lastly, No. 38 Divar won a three set battle with Giles Hussey, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2.
The Jackets are back it on Sunday, Feb. 17 when they head to Columbia, S.C., to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Singles competition
#38 Carlos Divar (GT) def. Giles Hussey (GSU) 4-6, 6-4, 6-2
Phillip Gresk (GT) def. Roberts Grinvalds(GSU) 5-7, 6-1, 7-5
Vazha Subladze (GSU) def. #69 Cole Gromley (GT) 4-6, 6-2, 6-3
#81 Andrew Li (GT) def. Bailey Showers(GSU) 6-2, 7-5
Chris Yun (GT) def. Andrei Duarte (GSU) 7-6, 7-6
Joseph Gandolfo (GT) def. Kevin Huynh (GSU) 4-6, 6-3, 6-4
Doubles competition
Carlos Divar/Phillip Gresk (GT) def. Bailey Showers/Diego Padilha (GSU) 6-1
Grinvalds,Roberts/Anderi Duarte (GSU) vs. Andrew Li/Chris Yun (GT) no result
Joseph Gandolfo/Cole Gromley (GT) def. Giles Hussey/Jack MacFarlane (GSU) 6-4
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