University of Richmond Men's Tennis Scores Big: A Stellar A-10 Showdown!
RICHMOND, Va. – The University of Richmond men's tennis team showcased their prowess on Saturday at the Westhampton Tennis Complex, claiming their first Atlantic 10 Conference victory of the season with a commanding 6-1 win over Duquesne. This triumph elevated the Spiders' overall record to 8-6, while they improved to 1-2 in conference play. Conversely, the Dukes stumbled to 2-8 overall and remain winless in A-10 action at 0-2.
The Match Breakdown: How It All Unfolded
Doubles Competition: Setting the Tone for Victory
Right from the outset, Richmond seized the momentum, winning two of the three doubles matches. The dynamic duo of Cole Brashear and Davis Wiley opened the day with an impressive 6-2 victory against Duquesne's Alfrendo Vogelaar and Keita Duclos on court one. Adding to their success, Dylan Atkinson and Otto Sewell clinched the doubles point with a 6-4 win over Tancredi Alfano and Enrique Lana on court three. The match on court two remained unfinished with Richmond holding a lead of 5-3.
Singles Showdown: Dominance at Every Position
In singles play, Davis Wiley kicked things off on the right foot, delivering a powerful 6-2, 6-2 victory over Vogelaar on court one. Following suit, Paxton Pritchard faced a tough fight against Duclos but emerged victorious with a thrilling 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 win. Dylan Atkinson continued the trend of success, overcoming Aril Kayra Tuna in a nail-biting three-set match, with scores of 6-0, 4-6, 7-5.
The Spiders further secured their dominance with straight-set victories from Sam Rathmanner and Zach Portnoy on courts five and six, respectively. Duquesne's lone point came when Arnau Anton Garcia triumphed over Otto Sewell in straight sets, marking a slight blemish on an otherwise stellar day for Richmond.
Match Results Overview
Richmond vs. Duquesne – March 29, 2025 (Westhampton Tennis Complex)
Final Score: Richmond 6, Duquesne 1
Doubles Results
Brashear/Wiley (RIC) def. Vogelaar/Duclos (DUQ) – 6-2
Pritchard/Rathmanner (RIC) vs. Tuna/Anton Garcia (DUQ) – Unfinished (RIC leads 5-3)
Atkinson/Sewell (RIC) def. Alfano/Lana (DUQ) – 6-4
Order of Finish – Doubles: 1, 3
Singles Results
Wiley (RIC) def. Vogelaar (DUQ) – 6-2, 6-2
Pritchard (RIC) def. Duclos (DUQ) – 6-3, 5-7, 6-3
Atkinson (RIC) def. Tuna (DUQ) – 6-0, 4-6, 7-5
Anton Garcia (DUQ) def. Sewell (RIC) – 6-3, 6-3
Rathmanner (RIC) def. Lana (DUQ) – 7-5, 6-3
Portnoy (RIC) def. Papadopoulos (DUQ) – 6-3, 6-4
Order of Finish – Singles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
What Lies Ahead for the Spiders?
Looking ahead, the Spiders tennis team will return to action on April 9, hosting Longwood at the Westhampton Tennis Complex. After that, they are set to travel to New York City for challenging A-10 matchups against Fordham on April 11 and against George Mason on April 12.
As the season unfolds, all eyes will be on the University of Richmond as they strive to build on this crucial victory and assert their dominance within the Atlantic 10 Conference. Fans can follow their journey and catch the latest updates on the University of Richmond Athletics website.
