Luka Vitosevic scored Toledo's only point in the Rockets' clash against Purdue on Saturday.
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Toledo Falls to Purdue, Sets Sights on Indiana
1/12/2019 6:52:00 PM | Men's Tennis
West Lafayette, Ind. -Â Â The Toledo men's tennis team faced a tough Purdue squad on Saturday, dropping the dual match, 6-1. Toledo's lone point came from senior Luka Vitosevic.
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"Even though we came up short, the team's energy was good, and they fought well," said head coach Al Wermer. "We'll take notes and I know we'll improve going forward."Â
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Vitosevic led the Rockets, securing the only point of the day at the No. 1 singles position. The Belgrade, Serbia native defeated Maksymilian Raupuk in two thrilling sets (6-4, 6-3).Â
Up NextÂ
The Rockets return to the courts on Sunday, Jan, 13 when they travel to Bloomington, Ind. to take on Indiana.Â
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Toledo vs. Purdue Results
Purdue 6, Toledo 1
Doubles
1. Mateo Julio/Stephan Koenigsfest (PURDUE) vs. Vince Anzalone/Danilo Vukotic (TOLEDO) 5-5, unfinished
2. Maksymilian Raupuk/Athell Bennett (PURDUE) def. Omar Espinosa/Luka Vitosevic (TOLEDO) 6-4
3. Franz Luna/Dominik Sochureck (PURDUE) def. Serjen Olmedo/Cole Shoults (TOLEDO) 6-3
Singles
1. Luka Vitosevic (TOLEDO) def. Maksymilian Raupuk (PURDUE) 6-4, 6-3
2. Mateo Julio (PURDUE) def. Danilo Vukotic (TOLEDO) 3-6, 6-1, 6-2
3. Athell Bennett (PURDUE) def. Vince Anzalone (TOLEDO) 7-5, 6-2
4. Stephan Koenigsfest (PURDUE) def. Thawin Suksathaporn (TOLEDO) 7-6, 3-6, 10-7
5. Franz Luna (PURDUE) def. Omar Espinosa (TOLEDO) 6-4, 6-2
6. Santiago Galan (PURDUE) def. Serjen Olmedo (TOLEDO) 6-4, 6-3
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"Even though we came up short, the team's energy was good, and they fought well," said head coach Al Wermer. "We'll take notes and I know we'll improve going forward."Â
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Vitosevic led the Rockets, securing the only point of the day at the No. 1 singles position. The Belgrade, Serbia native defeated Maksymilian Raupuk in two thrilling sets (6-4, 6-3).Â
Up NextÂ
The Rockets return to the courts on Sunday, Jan, 13 when they travel to Bloomington, Ind. to take on Indiana.Â
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Toledo vs. Purdue Results
Purdue 6, Toledo 1
Doubles
1. Mateo Julio/Stephan Koenigsfest (PURDUE) vs. Vince Anzalone/Danilo Vukotic (TOLEDO) 5-5, unfinished
2. Maksymilian Raupuk/Athell Bennett (PURDUE) def. Omar Espinosa/Luka Vitosevic (TOLEDO) 6-4
3. Franz Luna/Dominik Sochureck (PURDUE) def. Serjen Olmedo/Cole Shoults (TOLEDO) 6-3
Singles
1. Luka Vitosevic (TOLEDO) def. Maksymilian Raupuk (PURDUE) 6-4, 6-3
2. Mateo Julio (PURDUE) def. Danilo Vukotic (TOLEDO) 3-6, 6-1, 6-2
3. Athell Bennett (PURDUE) def. Vince Anzalone (TOLEDO) 7-5, 6-2
4. Stephan Koenigsfest (PURDUE) def. Thawin Suksathaporn (TOLEDO) 7-6, 3-6, 10-7
5. Franz Luna (PURDUE) def. Omar Espinosa (TOLEDO) 6-4, 6-2
6. Santiago Galan (PURDUE) def. Serjen Olmedo (TOLEDO) 6-4, 6-3
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