Score: VCU 6, Richmond 1
Location: Richmond, Va. (Thalhimer Tennis Center)
Records: VCU 2-2, Richmond 1-2

The Short Story: In an intense battle for the doubles point, the Rams prevailed and carried the momentum to a win in their home opener.

OPENING SERVE

• Rayane Stable and Inigo Torre Martin dominated early cruising to a 6-0 No. 2 doubles win over Richmond's John Walsh and George Lovitt.
• After trailing most of the No. 3 doubles match, Charles Bertimon and Daniel Khin battled back to overcome Klein Evans and Campbell Erwin of Richmond 7-5, clinching the doubles point for the Rams.
• Inigo Torre Martin improved to 3-0 in singles with a commanding 6-0, 6-2 win over Richmond's John Walsh.
• Following an enthusiastic doubles comeback, sophomore Charles Bertimon carried the momentum to a 6-4, 6-0 defeat of Klein Evans in No. 2 singles.
• Lleyton Cronje battled a ferocious Matt Fernandez in his No. 1 singles matchup. The freshman competed and topped Fernandez 6-4, 6-4

THE RESULTS

DOUBLES:

1. Lleyton Cronje/David Cierny (VCU) vs. Matt Fernandez/Josh Keitelman (UR) 6-5, DNF

2. Rayane Stable/Inigo Torre Martin (VCU) def. John Walsh/George Lovitt (UR) 6-0

3. Charles Bertimon/Daniel Khin (VCU) def. Klein Evans/Campbell Erwin (UR) 7-5

Order of Finish – 2, 3

SINGLES: 

1. Lleyton Cronje (VCU) def. Matt Fernandez (UR) 6-4, 6-4

2. Charles Bertimon (VCU) def. Klein Evans (UR) 6-4, 6-0

3. Inigo Torre Martin (VCU) def. John Walsh (UR) 6-0, 6-2

4. George Lovitt (UR) def. David Cierny (VCU) 6-4, 6-4

5. Daniel Khin (VCU) def. Ricky Bell (UR) 6-2, 6-7 (10), 10-7

6. Timo Zgraggen (VCU) def. Alex Wernink (UR) 6-3, 6-2

Order of Finish – 3, 2, 1, 4, 5, 6

COACH ROSSI:

"We didn't handle doubles well on some courts today. We were undisciplined at times and it almost cost us the doubles point. We did a much better job going into singles and taking care of business."

UP NEXT

The Rams face their second straight conference opponent when they welcome Duquesne on Friday, January 31 at 2 p.m.