News Summary
The Mississippi State Bulldogs men’s tennis team secured impressive victories with 7-0 scores against Memphis and Jackson State on February 9, 2025. At the Rula Tennis Pavilion, the Bulldogs showcased their talent by dominating doubles and singles matches against Memphis, while later continuing their prowess at the A.J. Pitts Tennis Centre against Jackson State. These wins improved the Bulldogs’ record to 10-1, demonstrating their strength ahead of upcoming SEC play against Tennessee. Fans are eagerly anticipating more thrilling performances as the season progresses.
Mississippi State Men’s Tennis Team Scores Big with Doubleheader Wins!
In a fantastic display of athleticism, the Mississippi State Bulldogs made tennis fans proud on February 9, 2025, with two stunning victories at their home courts! The spirited Bulldogs took on the Memphis Tigers and the Jackson State Tigers, wrapping up their non-conference play in style, securing emphatic 7-0 wins against both teams.
Bulldogs Roar Against Memphis
The action kicked off at the Rula Tennis Pavilion where the Bulldogs went head-to-head with a solid Memphis team that came in with an 8-1 record. However, it quickly became clear that Mississippi State had the upper hand. Striking early and often, the Bulldogs showcased their exceptional teamwork.
In doubles, Petar Jovanovic and Benito Sanchez Martinez, ranked No. 12, showed why they are a formidable pairing, crushing their opponents Gannon and Reeve by a score of 6-1. Not to be outdone, teammates Milanovic and Novansky delivered a stellar performance with a swift victory of 6-0. The doubles matches set a confident tone for the singles showdowns.
As the singles matches commenced, Jovanovic rallied from an early deficit to defeat Conor Gannon, showcasing resilience with a scoreline of 4-6, 6-3, 1-0. Sanchez Martinez also had to dig deep, fighting past Pablo Alemany Malea with a thrilling score of 6-7(4), 6-1, 1-0. Victory was sweet for Milanovic as he prevailed against Kudernatsch 6-1, 7-6(7), while Baroni bested Reeve easily at 6-2, 6-1. Meanwhile, Mario Martinez Serrano and Ferrer Guimaraes delivered strong performances, with Mario winning 6-3, 6-4 against Luis Sandoval Carvalho and Ferrer taking down Alejandro Visozo 6-1, 6-0. Talk about domination!
Another Clean Sweep Against Jackson State
Later in the day, the Bulldogs shifted their focus to Jackson State at the A.J. Pitts Tennis Centre and continued their winning ways with another gratifying 7-0 scoreline. Baroni and Martinez Serrano picked up where they left off, defeating Pickenstainer/Panilla 6-1, while Milanovic and Novansky earned a forfeit victory.
Singles play against Jackson State was just as impressive. Jovanovic didn’t let up, powering through to beat Alejandro Pinilla 6-1, 6-4. Bryan Hernandez Cortes and Ferrer Guimaraes followed suit, with Bryan triumphing over Federico Pickenstainer 7-5, 6-1, and Ferrer winning confidently 6-1, 6-1 against Chiu. Tomic dismantled Maas Schotanus impressively with a score of 6-0, 6-1, while Novansky grabbed his share of the glory by defeating Fabrizo Fallas 6-0, 6-2. A strong finish was in store as Landry won via forfeit.
What’s Next for the Bulldogs?
With these two recent victories, the Bulldogs moved their impressive record up to 10-1, showing their skills and determination. Memphis now stands at 2-7 and Jackson State sits at 0-3. Historically, Mississippi State has had a strong grip on both teams, leading the series against Memphis 20-13, having secured a remarkable dozen consecutive wins, while they maintain a perfect 7-0 record against Jackson State, boasting an astounding cumulative score of 47-2.
The excitement doesn’t stop here for the Bulldogs, as they are gearing up for Southeastern Conference play against Tennessee on February 22, 2025, at 4 p.m. CT. The future looks bright, and fans can’t wait to see how the season unfolds!
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