TAMARAC, Fla. (January 28, 2021)- St. Thomas University Men's Tennis (1-0) defeated Florida National University (0-1), 6-1 in the season opener Thursday afternoon. 

The win marked the first of the Matt Roche-era at St. Thomas University.

"We had a great team effort today across the board," said Roche. "Looking forward to keeping the momentum and set the tone for the rest of the season. 

Singles

Adriel Azucey fell to Joaquin Rodriquez (4-6, 4-6).

Robin Calais def. Umberto Particelli (6-2, 6-0).

Antoine Gbadoe def. Guido Gentile (2-6, 6-3, 10-4).

Alessandro Tabares def. Sebastian Fujita (6-1, 6-3).

Thomas Andrews def. Charles De La Laurence (6-2, 6-2).

Juan Patino Pabon def. Jon Rysnarek (6-0, 6-1).

Doubles

Azucey and Calais fell to Particelli and Gentile (2-6).

Andrews and Guerrero def. Lee and Makela (7-6).

Gbadoe and Tabares def. Fujita and Ramirez (6-1).

Upcoming

St. Thomas Men's Tennis head back to the courts for the YTF Tournament in Lakeland, Fla. on Saturday, January 30. 

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