Columbus, Ohio – The University of Toledo men's tennis team fell to Ohio State 4-0 on Sunday. Despite a strong effort from the Rockets, the No. 2 Buckeyes made a clean sweep.Â
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"This was one of our best battles with OSU," said head coach
Al Wermer. "I think the most impressive aspect of today was how we kept fighting relentlessly to stay on the court and extend the match."
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Senior
Luka Vitosevic went toe-to-toe with No. 36 John McNally at the No. 1 singles position. Vitosevic played to a 6-3 loss in the first set and left the second set unfinished at 3-2. Junior
Danilo Vukotic dropped his first set in the No. 2 spot, 6-2, but began shifting the momentum against No. 13 Kyle Seelig in his second set. Their match was left unfinished at 6-2, 4-5.
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The Rockets host Division II opponent Wayne State at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 1 and Division III opponent Denison at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2 at Shadow Valley, Maumee.Â
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Toledo vs. Ohio State
Ohio State 4, Toledo 0
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DoublesÂ
1. Martin Joyce/Hunter Tubert (OSU) def.
Vince Anzalone/
Danilo Vukotic (TOLEDO) 6-2
2. Alex Kobelt/James Trotter (OSU) vs.
Omar Espinosa/
Luka Vitosevic (TOLEDO) 5-3, unfinished
3. John McNally/Kyle Seelig (OSU) def.
Tyler Gargas/
Thawin Suksathaporn (TOLEDO) 6-0
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SinglesÂ
1. John McNally (OSU) vs.
Luka Vitosevic (TOLEDO) 6-3, 3-2, unfinished
2. Kyle Seelig (OSU) vs.
Danilo Vukotic (TOLEDO) 6-2, 4-5, unfinished
3. Alex Kobelt (OSU) def.
Thawin Suksathaporn (TOLEDO) 6-2, 6-0
4. Martin Joyce (OSU) def.
Vince Anzalone (TOLEDO) 6-2, 6-3
5. Hunter Tubert (OSU) def.
Omar Espinosa (TOLEDO) 6-2, 6-1
6. Jacob Wareti (OSU) vs.
Tyler Gargas (TOLEDO) 6-3, 3-4, unfinished
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