Middle Tennesee State University Athletics
Saturday, April 19
Lynchburg, Va.
12:00 p.m.
Middle Tennessee
4
vs
0
Kennesaw State University
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
3,1
#1 Singles Match
12
Mikolaj Lis / 0 [KSUM]
22
66
#2 Singles Match
12
Anthony Weingarten / 0 [KSUM]
00
6WR
#3 Singles Match
12
Erik Vladimirov / 0 [KSUM]
22
66
#4 Singles Match
123
Kyvan Rietkerk / 0 [KSUM]
640
36UF
#5 Singles Match
123
Sam Baldwin / 0 [KSUM]
430
64UF
#6 Singles Match
123
Xavi Ferrer / 0 [KSUM]
610
72UF
Order of Finish:
2,1,3
Players Mentioned
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Blue Raiders Finals Bound with a 4-0 Win Over Kennesaw State
4/19/2025 4:26:00 PM | Men's Tennis
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Middle Tennessee punched its ticket to the Conference USA Tournament final with a 4-0 win over Kennesaw State.
To open doubles play, the duo of Igor Mandou Berranger and Shu Matsuoka showcased their chemistry, defeating Sam Baldwin and Erik Valdimirov 6-2 to set the tone for the Blue Raiders. The remaining doubles matches, however, proved more competitive.
On Courts 1 and 2, both Middle Tennessee pairs went into seven-point tiebreakers. The doubles point was ultimately clinched by Karim Al-Amin and Ondrej Horak, who edged Lis Mikolaj and Anthony Weingarten 7-6 (7-4).
In singles play, the Blue Raiders took an early 2-0 lead after Weingarten was forced to retire due to injury, giving Horak the win. Shortly after, Al-Amin secured a straight-sets victory over Mikolaj on Court 1, 6-2, 6-2.
The match was clinched by Kroslak, who delivered a dominant performance against Valdimirov, winning 6-2, 6-3 to complete the 4-0 sweep.
From head coach Jimmy Borendame
"Guys played well. We are looking forward to tomorrow's final."
Up next
Middle Tennessee will face Liberty in the Conference USA championship match. First serve is scheduled for noon, with live coverage available on ESPN+.
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To open doubles play, the duo of Igor Mandou Berranger and Shu Matsuoka showcased their chemistry, defeating Sam Baldwin and Erik Valdimirov 6-2 to set the tone for the Blue Raiders. The remaining doubles matches, however, proved more competitive.
On Courts 1 and 2, both Middle Tennessee pairs went into seven-point tiebreakers. The doubles point was ultimately clinched by Karim Al-Amin and Ondrej Horak, who edged Lis Mikolaj and Anthony Weingarten 7-6 (7-4).
In singles play, the Blue Raiders took an early 2-0 lead after Weingarten was forced to retire due to injury, giving Horak the win. Shortly after, Al-Amin secured a straight-sets victory over Mikolaj on Court 1, 6-2, 6-2.
The match was clinched by Kroslak, who delivered a dominant performance against Valdimirov, winning 6-2, 6-3 to complete the 4-0 sweep.
From head coach Jimmy Borendame
"Guys played well. We are looking forward to tomorrow's final."
Up next
Middle Tennessee will face Liberty in the Conference USA championship match. First serve is scheduled for noon, with live coverage available on ESPN+.
Follow the Blue Raiders
Follow Middle Tennessee men's tennis on social media on Facebook (BlueRaiderMensTennis), X (MT_MensTennis) and Instagram (MT_MensTennis)
Facility tour – Stephen and Denise Smith Student-Athlete Performance Center
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Tuesday, April 29
MTSU Men's Tennis CUSA Championship vs Liberty Recap on 04/20/25
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MTSU Men's Tennis vs Wichita State Recap on 04/13/25
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