Wake Forest, Stanford & Virginia Gear Up for the Thrilling Quarterfinals at the 2025 NCAA Men’s Tennis Championship
Charlotte, N.C. – As the excitement of the NCAA Men’s Tennis Championship intensifies, three heavyweights from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)—No. 1 Wake Forest, No. 4 Stanford, and No. 7 Virginia—are ready to showcase their skills in the quarterfinals. These epic matches are set to unfold on Friday, May 16, at the renowned Hurd Tennis Center in Waco, Texas. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+.
A Historic Showdown in the Elite Eight
The ACC has reason to celebrate as it boasts the highest number of representatives in the Elite Eight, with three powerhouse teams vying for a chance to advance to the semifinals on Saturday, May 17. The national championship match is scheduled for Sunday, May 18, at 8 p.m. ET.
Wake Forest: The Pursuit of Greatness
Top-seeded Wake Forest (37-1) kicks off the quarterfinals at 11 a.m. ET against eighth-seeded Columbia (20-4), who recently triumphed over No. 9-seed NC State with a 4-2 victory. The Demon Deacons are on a record-breaking spree, having clinched the coveted title of 2025 ITA National Indoor Champions and setting a new program record with 37 wins in a single season.
Wake Forest’s remarkable home record—23-0—is a testament to their dominance, marking their second flawless home season in four years. This quarterfinal appearance marks the Demon Deacons’ fifth since 2017 and second consecutive year, aligning them with elite programs like TCU, Texas, Virginia, and Ohio State.
If Wake Forest secures a win on Friday, they will reach the national semifinals for the fourth time since 2018, a record matched only by Texas and Ohio State.
Stanford: The Return of a Titan
The fourth-seeded Stanford Cardinal (25-5) will face 12th-seeded Mississippi State (25-5) at 2 p.m. ET in their first NCAA quarterfinal appearance since 2012. After an impeccable 12-0 home season and a victory against 13th-seeded South Carolina in the super regionals, Stanford is back and hungry for glory.
Having clinched the 2025 ACC Championship, the Cardinal aim to break a championship drought that has lasted since 2000, despite boasting an impressive 17 NCAA titles, second only to USC’s 21. With 25 victories this season representing the program’s highest win total since 2003, anticipation is palpable.
Virginia: Seeking Redemption
Finally, seventh-seeded Virginia (23-7) will clash with second-seeded TCU (25-3) at 5 p.m. ET. The Cavaliers, six-time national champions, are making their sixth consecutive appearance in the NCAA quarterfinals—an achievement that reinforces their legacy, with 18 appearances in the last two decades.
Virginia aims to bounce back to the semifinals after back-to-back national titles in 2022 and 2023, capitalizing on their rich history that includes a remarkable three-peat from 2015 to 2017.
Don’t Miss Out!
Mark your calendars for the 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s Tennis Championship Quarterfinals:
- No. 8 Columbia vs. No. 1 Wake Forest – 11 a.m. ET
- No. 12 Mississippi State vs. No. 4 Stanford – 2 p.m. ET
- No. 7 Virginia vs. No. 2 TCU – 5 p.m. ET
With so much talent on display, these matches promise to deliver high-stakes drama and unforgettable moments as these elite teams battle for a place in the semifinals.
For the latest updates and the official bracket, check the 2025 NCAA D1 Men’s Tennis Championship Bracket.
Stay tuned as these titans clash for tennis supremacy!
