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Benkaim Advances To Semifinals of ITA Regionals
10/18/2019 6:19 PM | Men's Tennis
DENVER, Colo. – Highlighted by Russell Benkaim advancing to the semifinals in the singles main draw, the University of Utah men's tennis has team wrapped up day three of competition at the ITA Regionals.
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Benkaim opened his day with the round of 16 singles and knocked off North Dakota's Andreja Petrovic in a 6-1, 6-4 victory. Now sitting in the quarterfinal round, Benkaim was set to face James Davis from Denver. Benkaim dropped the first set, but rallied to win the second set 6-1. A dominant 6-0 third set pushed Benkaim to win the match and earn a spot in the semifinals of the main draw. Benkaim will face Mateo Vereau from BYU in the semifinals tomorrow morning.
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Playing in the round of 16 on the doubles side, Mathias Gavelin and Azat Hankuliyev took on the seventh-seeded pair of Louis Menard and Jordy Wisser from New Mexico State. In an extremely competitive match, the Ute duo came up just short, falling 8-7 (5) to end their run in the doubles tournament.
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In the consolation bracket, Paul McCallie was set for his round of 16 match against Julien Evrard from Nevada. McCallie couldn't pick up the win today and fell 6-1, 6-4.
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Saturday's play at the ITA Mountain Regionals will begin at 9 a.m. MT with the doubles quarterfinals. Following doubles, Benkaim will have his semifinal match of the men's singles draw. Follow Benkaim's match at the ITA Website.
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ITA Regional Championships – Day 3 Results
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Singles – Round of 16
Russell Benkaim (UU) def. Andreja Petrovic (ND), 6-1, 6-4
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Singles – Quarterfinals
Russell Benkaim (UU) def. James Davis (DEN), 3-6, 6-1, 6-0
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Doubles – Round of 16
Louis Menard/Jordy Visser (NMSU) def. Mathias Gavelin/Azat Hsnkuliyev (UU), 8-7
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Singles – Round of 16 Consolation Draw
Julien Evrard (NEV) def. Paul McCallie (UU), 6-1, 6-4
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Benkaim opened his day with the round of 16 singles and knocked off North Dakota's Andreja Petrovic in a 6-1, 6-4 victory. Now sitting in the quarterfinal round, Benkaim was set to face James Davis from Denver. Benkaim dropped the first set, but rallied to win the second set 6-1. A dominant 6-0 third set pushed Benkaim to win the match and earn a spot in the semifinals of the main draw. Benkaim will face Mateo Vereau from BYU in the semifinals tomorrow morning.
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Playing in the round of 16 on the doubles side, Mathias Gavelin and Azat Hankuliyev took on the seventh-seeded pair of Louis Menard and Jordy Wisser from New Mexico State. In an extremely competitive match, the Ute duo came up just short, falling 8-7 (5) to end their run in the doubles tournament.
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In the consolation bracket, Paul McCallie was set for his round of 16 match against Julien Evrard from Nevada. McCallie couldn't pick up the win today and fell 6-1, 6-4.
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Saturday's play at the ITA Mountain Regionals will begin at 9 a.m. MT with the doubles quarterfinals. Following doubles, Benkaim will have his semifinal match of the men's singles draw. Follow Benkaim's match at the ITA Website.
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ITA Regional Championships – Day 3 Results
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Singles – Round of 16
Russell Benkaim (UU) def. Andreja Petrovic (ND), 6-1, 6-4
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Singles – Quarterfinals
Russell Benkaim (UU) def. James Davis (DEN), 3-6, 6-1, 6-0
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Doubles – Round of 16
Louis Menard/Jordy Visser (NMSU) def. Mathias Gavelin/Azat Hsnkuliyev (UU), 8-7
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Singles – Round of 16 Consolation Draw
Julien Evrard (NEV) def. Paul McCallie (UU), 6-1, 6-4
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