No. 21 Motl and Slump advance to consolation quarterfinals with win over Georgia Gwinnett duo

Friday, November 5

San Diego

Middle Tennessee

ITA

11/6/2021 12:16:00 AM | Men's Tennis

By: Jonathan Caudle, MT Athletic Communications

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – No. 21-ranked Pavel Motl and Stijn Slump continued play in the 2021 ITA National Fall Championships on Friday at Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego, California.

Motl and Slump picked up an impressive 6-3, 6-3 win over Caratini and Tamagnone of Georgia Gwinnett to punch their ticket to the consolation quarterfinals.

The duo will take the court again on Saturday, November 6 in the doubles consolation quarterfinals as they take on Aubone and Hannestad of Miami. First serve is scheduled for 3 p.m. CT.

HEAD COACH JIMMY BORENDAME
"Georgia Gwinnett is hands down the top NAIA men's tennis program in the nation, they can play with all the top NCAA Division I teams. I'm proud of the guys for stepping up their play today and getting the win tonight under the lights."

2021 ITA NATIONAL FALL CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE
Saturday, Nov. 6
Main draw doubles quarterfinals
Consolation doubles quarterfinals
Main draw doubles semifinals
Consolation doubles semifinals

Sunday, Nov. 7
Main draw doubles finals
Consolation doubles finals

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