May 12, 2009 | Results
Mobile, AL-The men's tennis team kicked off their national tournament play Tuesday morning in Mobile, Alabama. Facing Nebraska Wesleyan it was a clean sweep for the Jackets who won, 9-0.
The morning started with the doubles matches as the teams of Matt Waite/Daniel Ramirez and Brett Waite/Carlos Cordova both won going away, 8-0. Team Remy Caffardo/Thomas Brodbeck had a little more of a challenge but still won easily, 8-4.
Once the singles competition begin the Jackets really began to click. It was a clean sweep for Graceland with the exception of Thomas Brodbeck dropping the second set of his match but eventually went on to win his match 6-1, 7-6, 7-2. Every other Graceland player was victorious in straight sets. Full results are posted above.
"It was good to play the first round instead of get a bye," stated Coach Hampton about the win. "Getting used to the heat I felt was very important. It really began to show how in-shape the guys are. It's very hot down here in Mobile and we looked as if we kept getting stronger as the morning went on. Opening like this will really help set the tone for us for the remaining matches. Tomorrow should be a lot of fun as well," continued Hampton. "It's a rematch with last years second round opponent at nationals, Vanguard University (California) in which we one in an epic match, 5-4. From here we'll rest tonight, get a good dinner and prepare for tomorrow's events," finished Hampton.
The Jackets will play Vanguard University (California) tomorrow at 9am central time in the second round of the NAIA National Men's Tennis Tournament. Stay tuned to the Jacket athletics website for continuing coverage of the men's tennis team and all of Jacket athletics.
For More Information on Graceland University Athletics Contact:
Matt Shelton, Sports Information Director
(641) 784-5318
mshelton@graceland.edu
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