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Firebirds Secure 5–2 Victory Over Daemen in Conference Play

Firebirds Secure 5–2 Victory Over Daemen in Conference Play

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia men's tennis team earned a strong 5–2 victory over Daemen University in East Coast Conference action.

The Firebirds set the tone early by claiming the doubles point, winning two of three matches. The No. 1 duo of Sebastiano Palma and Elouan Queguiner delivered a convincing 6–2 win, while Filippo Vatteroni and Ambrose Evamy secured the point with a 6–4 victory at No. 2 doubles.

UDC carried that momentum into singles play, winning four matches to clinch the team victory.

At the top of the lineup, Palma battled through a tightly contested three-set match to earn a 6-4, 1-6, 7-6(5) win at No. 1 singles to clinch the match for the Firebirds. Queguiner was dominant at the No. 2 position, cruising to a 6-1, 6-0 victory.

Evamy showcased resilience at No. 3 singles, rallying after dropping the first set to win 2-6, 7-5, 7-6(5) in another thrilling three-set match. Vatteroni added a decisive win at No. 4 singles with a 6-0, 6-2 performance.

 The Firebirds will have a quick turnaround as they travel to Chestnut Hill tomorrow for a non-conference matchup.
 
Doubles
1. Palma/Queguiner def. Mergens/Chitanand (DU) 6-2
2. Vatteroni/Evamy def. Garcia Angarita/Pollack (DU) 6-4
3. Viera/Hamdan (DU) def. default
 
Singles
1. Sebastiano Palma def. Lucas Garcia Angarita (DU) 6-4, 1-6, 7-6(5)
2. Elouan Queguiner def. Lasse Mergens (DU) 6-1, 6-0
3. Ambrose Evamy def. Rohan Chitanand (DU) 2-6, 7-5, 7-6(5)
4. Filippo Vatteroni def. Pablo Viera (DU) 6-0, 6-2
5. Mitchell Pollack (DU) def. Ignacio Lopez Fernandez 7-5, 6-1
6. Jordan Hamdan (DU) def. default
 
UDC - 5
DU - 2
 
Order of Completion
Doubles: 3, 1, 2*
Singles: 6, 2, 4, 5, 1*, 3