Providence, R.I. – Brown University men’s tennis players dominated the first day of competition at the ITA New England Regionals, securing victories across multiple matches on Saturday. The Bears showcased strong performances, advancing several athletes to the next round of the tournament.
The ITA New England Regionals serve as a crucial early-season test for Brown, providing an possibility to gauge their competitive level against top teams in the region. Success in this tournament can build momentum heading into the dual-match season and perhaps earn players bids to national championships. The event draws competitors from across New England, offering a high level of competition and valuable experience.
Robert Yang opened the day with a decisive 6-2, 6-2 win over Domagoj Stabek of Fairfield. elliot Wasserman followed with a 6-1, 2-0 victory against Adrian Treacy from Dartmouth, with Treacy retiring during the second set. James Lian battled to a 6-4, 2-6, 10-7 win over Carlo Zucchini of Le Moyne, while Alex Koong overcame a first-set loss to defeat Jacob Borch-Nielsen of stonehill, 0-6, 6-1, 11-9.
Despite a hard-fought match, Zander Bravo fell to brown teammate, Peter Serpa, 4-6, 6-4 (1-10). the Bears will continue competing in the ITA New England Regionals as the tournament progresses. Further updates and results will be available on the Brown Athletics website.