Middle Tennesee State University Athletics
Friday, February 21
Montgomery, Ala.
10:30 AM
Middle Tennessee
0
vs
4
Arizona
Tough first day at Blue Gray Classic
2/21/2020 5:40:00 PM | Men's Tennis
MT drops first match to No. 46 Arizona, 4-0
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Competing in the first day of the Blue Gray Classic, No. 27 Middle Tennessee men's tennis came up short against No. 46-ranked Arizona (4-0) and Texas Tech doubles (1-0).
Starting off the match in singles play, the Raiders looked to make an opening splash against the reigning champs as Tom Moonen jumped out to an early 5-2 lead against No. 64 Jonas Ziverts in the first set.
Junior Chris Edge battled on court two against No. 40-ranked Filip Malbasic with Malbasic conquering the first set over Edge, 6-3. In the second set, Malbasic defeated Edge, 6-1.
On court six, sophomore Pavel Motl was defeated by Nick Lagaev, 6-2, 6-1 to increase the Wildcat lead to 2-0.
Stijn Slump fell on court three against Alejandro Reguant, 6-1, 6-2.
Down 3-0, Moonen tried to win the first set but fell in a tight set, 7-5. Ziverts clinched with a 6-2 second set.
Later in the afternoon, the Blue Raiders began the match with Texas Tech. The Red Raiders quickly earned the 1-0 lead heading into singles on Saturday.
The Blue Raiders look to bounce back Saturday morning as they finish the consolation match against No. 21 Texas Tech.
Starting off the match in singles play, the Raiders looked to make an opening splash against the reigning champs as Tom Moonen jumped out to an early 5-2 lead against No. 64 Jonas Ziverts in the first set.
Junior Chris Edge battled on court two against No. 40-ranked Filip Malbasic with Malbasic conquering the first set over Edge, 6-3. In the second set, Malbasic defeated Edge, 6-1.
On court six, sophomore Pavel Motl was defeated by Nick Lagaev, 6-2, 6-1 to increase the Wildcat lead to 2-0.
Stijn Slump fell on court three against Alejandro Reguant, 6-1, 6-2.
Down 3-0, Moonen tried to win the first set but fell in a tight set, 7-5. Ziverts clinched with a 6-2 second set.
Later in the afternoon, the Blue Raiders began the match with Texas Tech. The Red Raiders quickly earned the 1-0 lead heading into singles on Saturday.
The Blue Raiders look to bounce back Saturday morning as they finish the consolation match against No. 21 Texas Tech.
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
#1 Singles Match
12
Jonas Ziverts / 0 (64/-) [ARIZ]
76
52
#2 Singles Match
12
Filip Malbasic / 0 (40/-) [ARIZ]
66
31
#3 Singles Match
12
Alejandro Reguant / 0 [ARIZ]
66
12
#4 Singles Match
123
Igor Karpovets / 0 [ARIZ]
720
63UF
#5 Singles Match
123
Carlos Hassey / 0 [ARIZ]
710
63UF
#6 Singles Match
12
Nick Lagaev / 0 [ARIZ]
66
21
Order of Finish:
2,6,1
Players Mentioned
MTSU Tennis Pro-Am 9/6/25
Tuesday, September 09
Facility tour – Stephen and Denise Smith Student-Athlete Performance Center
Wednesday, July 30
Men's Tennis NCAA Selection Show Watch Party on 04/28/25
Tuesday, April 29
MTSU Men's Tennis CUSA Championship vs Liberty Recap on 04/20/25
Wednesday, April 23
