CLEMSON, S.C. – The Clemson men’s tennis team (9-3) topped the UNCW Seahawks (3-2) on Saturday afternoon at the Duckworth Family Tennis Facility to improve their home record to 8-2 and conclude non-conference play. “It was an excellent win for us today,” said Head Coach Robbie Weiss. “Coming into the match, Jorge was out and Ryuhei was limited with an injury, which was definitely a cause for concern against a very good UNCW team. We had to step up and dig deep, which all the boys did. I am incredibly proud of them for the way they competed and played. We need to get healthy as we prepare for the ACC season which kicks off next weekend. I am super excited to get rolling and go to battle with these boys.” The Tigers started the afternoon off on the right foot as Nini Dica and Max Smith earned their first dual doubles win together, 6-3, on Court 2. Moments later, Trey Stinchcomb and Matt Pitts secured the doubles point for the Tigers on Court 3, 6-1, leaving Ryuhei Azuma and
CLEMSON, S.C. The Clemson women's tennis team was ranked No. 29 in the nation by the latest ITA rankings. It is the highest ranking that the Tigers have earned since 2018. Clemson is off to a 10-1 start for the first time since 1986 after sweeping Coastal Carolina on Sunday at Duckworth Family Tennis Facility. The Tigers also recently defeated rival South Carolina for the first time since 2015 by a score of 4-2. Cristina Mayorova has been exceptional for Clemson in the early going, starting her season 10-1 including a 3-0 record on Court 1. She is 8-2 in doubles play this spring. Sophia Hatton, Dani Medvedeva and Jenna Thompson are all undefeated in singles play and have played a crucial role in the Tigers' success. Clemson begins ACC play this weekend on the road, travelling to Louisville on Friday to take on the Cardinals at 4 p.m. It will then head to Notre Dame to battle the No. 17 Fighting Irish on Sunday at 11 a.m. For all the most up-to-date information regarding Cl
CLEMSON, S.C. – Spencer Whitaker and the Clemson men’s tennis team (8-2) came up clutch and defeated FAU (5-6) 4-2 on Friday afternoon at the Duckworth Family Tennis Facility. QUOTE The Tigers and Owls competed at a high level from the first serve, but FAU was able to get off to a quick head start, claiming a 6-2 win on Court 3 in doubles. Shortly after the Owl’s line one doubles pair secured the doubles point for FAU, leaving Max Smith and Jorge Plans Gonzalez’s 5-4 lead unfinished on Court 2. Matt Pitts put matters into his own hands on Court 4, making quick work of FAU’s Graca by a score of 6-1, 6-2. The match continued to go back and forth as the Owls took the match on Court 6 6-4, 6-4 right before Ryuhei Azuma went on to secure his line one match, dropping the first set 6-3 and then winning the next two 6-0, 6-0. Plans Gonzalez overcame a comeback of his own on Court 2, surviving a 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 thriller, giving the Tigers a 3-2 lead. Whitaker faced two match points
CLEMSON, S.C. – The Clemson women’s tennis team (6-1) earned a convincing 7-0 sweep over Georgia Southern (0-1) on Friday at Duckworth Family Tennis Facility. Three separate Tigers battled from first set defeats to win their matches in supersets. It was the team’s fifth-straight home sweep to start the 2023 season.“This win was so important for us. To follow up an emotional win from last week was gritty,” said Head Coach Amy Sargeant. “The tennis wasn’t where we needed it to be, but we were willing to find a way and the championship mindset was where we wanted it to be. We are continuing to build on our strengths and learn from each opportunity we get. This was another culture win for team 48.”Clemson earned the doubles point with victories on Courts 2 and 3. Dani Medvedeva and Sophia Hatton advanced to 6-1 on the season as a doubles pair with a 6-2 victory. Cristina Mayorova continued her dominance, making quick work of her opponent in a 6-1, 6-0 victory. She ad
CLEMSON, S.C. – The Clemson men’s tennis team (6-0) competed well and earned a gritty 4-0 victory over Nebraska (2-1) on Sunday afternoon at the Duckworth Family Tennis Facility. “I was really happy with the way the boys competed and brought really good energy all day,” said Head Coach Robbie Weiss. “The tennis was a bit up and down at times, but they responded well to the dips. They were resilient and played with passion which was fantastic to see. I am so darn proud of this team and super excited for the South Carolina match Friday night here at home. Can’t wait to get back on court Tuesday. Go Tigers! The Tigers battled in doubles play for over an hour, dropping the first match on Court 3 6-3, but Ryuhei Azuma and Spencer Whitaker quickly reversed the momentum in the Tiger’s favor by securing a victory on Court 1 by a score of 6-3. It all came down to Court 2 where Jorge Plans Gonzalez and Max Smith were down 3-0 on the deuce point and continued to climb their way