In an impressive display of skill, the No. 12 Texas A&M men’s tennis team secured a doubleheader sweep against Pepperdine and A&M-Corpus Christi at the Mitchell Tennis Center over the weekend.
The day commenced with a match against Pepperdine, where the Maroon & White emerged victorious with a 4-3 win. Despite Pepperdine initially claiming court 3 in the doubles play, the Aggies fought back with an impressive win from Giulio Perego and Togan Tokac on court 1, followed by a clinching victory from Luke Casper and Kenner Taylor on court 2.
Notable performances from the Aggies continued in the singles matches, with No. 86 Giulio Perego securing a straight-set win on court 3, and No. 69 Raphael Perot achieving an upset victory over No. 34 Winter on court 1. The match was ultimately clinched by No. 87 Togan Tokac in a thrilling three-setter on court 2.
In their second match against A&M-Corpus Christi, Texas A&M emerged victorious with a 6-1 score. The team displayed a remarkable show of strength, with Grant Lothringer and Kenner Taylor leading with a dominant performance in their doubles match on court 2, followed by a swift victory from Raphael Perot and Tiago Pires on court 1.
The singles matches saw the Aggies maintain their winning streak, especially notable were performances from Tiago Pires, Ethan Silva, and Lathan Skrobarcek.
The Texas A&M men’s tennis team, with standout players such as Raphael Perot, Grant Lothringer, and Lathan Skrobarcek, is currently 4-0 at home this season. With these victories, the team is now set to face off against the Florida Gators as they kick off SEC play on Friday, March 1.
The impressive display of tennis prowess from the Texas A&M men’s tennis team has solidified their position as a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming games. As the team continues to showcase their talent and dedication, fans eagerly await their next matches, confident in the team’s ability to secure more victories in the games to come.
(Credit: KBTX)