Sunday afternoon the Oregon men’s tennis team remained undefeated, beating the University of Missouri-Kansas City to move to 4-0 on the season. The Ducks, who have yet to drop a single match in dual competition, were impressive in the lopsided 7-0 victory.
Sophomore Alex Rovello shined in the No. 1 singles slot, besting Nino Hasandedic 6-3, 6-0 for the first singles point. In doubles, Rovello teamed with senior Douglas Mayeda for the second time this season to take down Gustavo Guerin and Conner Edward, 8-5. The Oregon duo is 2-0 while playing together. Rovello is a combined 8-0 in doubles and singles this spring.  @@http://www.goducks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPID=248&DB_OEM_ID=500&ATCLID=205370671@@
At No. 1 doubles, the Ducks received another strong performance from Jeff Mullen and Robin Cambier. The Oregon tandem, which is 13-1 on the season, cruised past Grant Fleming and Tomas Patino, 8-2. @@http://www.goducks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPID=248&DB_OEM_ID=500&ATCLID=205370671@@
Seniors Jose Izquierdo and Sho Higuchi both won their matches, as Izquierdo topped Gustavo Guerin 6-3, 6-1 while Higuchi defeated Connor Edwards 6-0, 7-5. Next weekend, the Ducks take to the road for the first time as they travel to Denver to kick off February. Oregon will face Denver on Saturday (Feb. 4) at 2 p.m. @@http://www.goducks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPID=248&DB_OEM_ID=500&ATCLID=205370671@@
“It was good weekend to get two wins,” said head coach Nils Schyllander to GoDucks.com. “We came out a little flat in doubles today after last night’s match. “Once we got going, I was pleased with the way we closed everything out and didn’t extend the matches today.”
The University of Oregon women’s tennis team was narrowly defeated in the second of a three-match road trip at No. 71 Santa Clara University (2-1) on Sat. (Jan .28), 4-3. The Ducks (2-1) dropped their first match against a ranked opponent this year.
The Ducks got a spirited effort from their singles players, but ultimately fell one match short. Oregon’s lone senior, Trudie du Toit, set the tone with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Maggie McGeorge.