Holland Reporter

The Grand Valley State University men's tennis team secured all three doubles championships at the ITA Midwest Regional Championship, marking a consecutive year of dominance in doubles play for the Lakers.

Patricio Sepulveda and Bora Bakici won the top doubles draw championship, finishing with a 5-0 record over three days. The duo clinched their final match with a score of 6-3, 6-4. As a result, Sepulveda and Bakici have qualified for the ITA Cup in Rome, Georgia, which begins on October 16.

Jorge Ruiz and Andreu Martin also posted an undefeated 5-0 record to capture the doubles B draw title, winning their championship match 8-4. Completing the sweep for Grand Valley State, Axel Le Ho and Jose Pablos Mozas Pavon went unbeaten to win the doubles C draw championship with an 8-3 victory in their final match. Stephen Claassen and Lawrence Ivanov advanced to the semifinals in the top doubles draw after going 4-1.

In singles competition, Denys Zamaraiev achieved a 4-1 record for the week and reached the semifinals of the top singles draw. Axel Le Ho matched this performance in the singles B draw by advancing to its semifinals with a similar record. Andreu Martin made it to the quarterfinals of that bracket with a 3-1 showing.

Grand Valley State’s performance at this regional event continues its strong presence in collegiate tennis tournaments.