In the doubles competition, LSU’s duo of Stefan Latinovic and Chen Dong defeated Etienne Donnet and Natan Rodrigues at the top spot. The Tigers went on to clinch the doubles point after beating Will Mayew and Piet Steveker. However, Miguel Avendaño and Andre’ Steinbach managed to win the lone doubles match for the Cards, defeating Julien Penzlin and Alessio Vasquez.
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Throughout the week, the Cardinals boasted a flawless 3-0 record, with Avendaño playing a crucial role in securing the doubles point in each match. His contribution cannot be overstated, as he consistently stepped up when it mattered most.
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Head coach Rodrigo da Silva expressed his pride in the team’s competitive spirit, stating, “I’m very proud of how the guys competed today. To come back from losing five first sets in an away match is amazing. Now, it’s time to go back to the drawing board to make sure we don’t put ourselves in that situation again.”
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The Cardinals had a solid performance with a 12-10 record in singles matches and a 5-6 record in doubles matches. Each player on the team secured at least one win in both singles and doubles.
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The Cardinals will be sending a strong team of six players to the tournament, including Natan Rodrigues, Kosuke Nakanishi, Miguel Avendaño, Andre Steinbach, and Matt Fung. These players have been putting in the work all fall and are ready to showcase their skills on the court.
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During his time in Louisville, Rincon has been an integral part of the team’s success and enjoyed every moment of his four-year tenure. He expressed his fondness for the team and stated that he will miss his colleagues dearly. Rincon also acknowledged the incredible culture that da Silva has built within the team, recognizing that the Louisville team will continue to make a significant impact both nationally and in the ACC.
