NYU Defeats Ohio Wesleyan

NYU Defeats Ohio Wesleyan

From NYU Athletics

The New York University men's tennis team came back from their earlier loss today to narrowly defeat Ohio Wesleyan University 5-4 on Saturday, April 21, in Cleveland, OH.

After losing 7-2 to Case Western Reserve University in their first match of the day, the Violets (5-7), refusing to return home empty-handed, rebounded with a strong performance. The Bishops (15-9) were also looking for their first win today as they too were beaten by Case Western.

The Violets got a crucial doubles victory from Shrikar Kundur and Michael Li (#2), as the won their match 8-4.

In singles, Umberto Setter (#1) and Vishal Walia (#3) each had their second singles wins of the day after prevailing 6-4, 6-3, and 6-1, 6-2, respectively. Sealing the fourth and fifth victories for the Violets were Yanik Parsch (#5), who won a close first set 6-4 and dominant second 6-1, and Zeb Zheng (#6) who made quick work of his opponent in a decisive 6-1, 6-2 win. 

"This win allows us to head into our conference tournament on a positive note," said Head Coach Horace Choy. "The University Athletic Association (UAA) is the strongest tennis conference in the country so it will be a challenge."