TYLER, TX —The Western New Mexico University men's tennis team wrapped up competition Saturday at the ITA Regional Championships, with Markuss Oto Meidrops (Ikskile, Latvia/Ikskiles Highschool) advancing to the semifinals of the consolation draw after earning a singles victory earlier in the day.
Meidrops started Saturday strong, earning a 6-4, 6-3 singles victory to advance to the consolation draw semifinals. He then fell in his second match, 4-6, 2-6.
Benjamin Vriends (Mierlo, Netherlands/Sint-Joris College) also competed in singles, finishing with a 4-6, 3-6 result. In doubles, Vriends teamed up with Djamel-Dine Bey (Paris, France/National Centre for Distance Education (Online)) for a closely contested match. The pair came up just short, falling 7-8 (4-7).
David Guta (Bucharest, Romania/Liceul Teoretic C.A. Rosetti) also competed in doubles during the tournament, partnering with Meidrops on Friday. The duo fell 7-8 (4), concluding Guta's tournament.
The Mustangs wrapped up their participation at the ITA Regional Championships after a weekend of competition in singles and doubles, gaining valuable match experience against regional opponents.
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