LOGAN, Utah – Utah State men’s tennis heads on the road for its first away match of the season. The Aggies travel to San Diego to play UC San Diego in a doubleheader, with the first match at 11 a.m. (MT) and the second at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Northview Tennis Courts. 
 
MEET INFORMATION 
Date: Jan. 27, 2024
Start: Saturday @ Noon/ 3:30 p.m.
Site: San Diego, California
Venue: The Northview Tennis Courts
 
HEAD COACH AARON PAAJANEN 
“We’ve had a good week of practice following the win we had on Sunday. We’re looking forward to getting back on the court this weekend to compete.”
 
LAST WEEK 
USU opened its season with a 6-1 win against Weber State on Jan. 21. The Aggies took the lead early, earning the doubles point. Senior Stijn Paardekooper and sophomore Nuno Pinheiro took the 7-6 (5) win at the first position, while freshman Stefan Vedouelli and graduate senior Bodin Zarkovic won 6-3 at the second position. In singles, Zarkovic won in three sets at the No. 1 spot (4-6, 6-4, 6-2), Paardekooper won in straight sets at the No. 2 spot (7-6 (10), 7-5) and junior Sergi Micó Fenollar swept his match at the No. 3 spot (6-1, 6-2). At the No. 4 spot, sophomore Nuno Pinheiroi lost in three sets (6-2, 3-6, 3-6). Freshman Mohammad Alkotop swept his match at the No. 5 spot (6-3, 6-3) and freshman Philipp Rein won in three sets at the No. 6 spot (5-7, 7-6, 1-0).
 
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