TAMPA (February 24, 2024) – It was a grueling and heartbreaking Saturday afternoon for the University of South Florida (5-6) men's tennis team as the No. 55-ranked Bulls were outlasted twice in a Saturday doubleheader. No. 66 Santa Clara (6-2) and Troy (9-2) each left Tampa with 4-3 wins over South Florida.

The Bulls dropped the doubles point in both matches on Saturday, and despite a number of stellar performances in singles action, USF was unable to make up the difference on the team scoreboard.

No. 36 Alvin Tudorica, Erik Grevelius and Tom Pisane each had to battle back from a first set loss on their respective courts and emerged winners in three sets against Santa Clara. Tudorica's came from behind against the No. 52-ranked player in the country and Grevelius' comeback win was against the No. 123-ranked player.

On Court 5, the final court remaining, Elijah Cham, who entered the weekend 5-2 in singles play, won his first set, 6-1. He then was narrowly edged in a 7-6 (7-4) tiebreaker to force the final set and suffered a 6-3 loss as Santa Clara clinched the match.

No. 40 Tudorica/Grevelius did improve to 6-3 in Doubles No. 1 in the team loss to Santa Clara.

Against Troy, Tom Pisane won in straight sets, Grevelius tallied another comeback win and Agustin Cuellar battled to the wire for a thrilling win on their respective singles courts.

Grevelius and Pisane each improved to 7-2 in singles play this season.

Up Next
The Bulls travel to Orlando for a matchup with UCF on Friday, March 1 at 5 p.m. Following that showdown, USF will return home for back-to-back matches on March 6-7.

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Head coach Ashley Fisher is in his eighth year at the helm of the program for the 2023-24 season. Fischer has guided the Bulls to four NCAA Tournaments, including three trips to the second round. He was named the American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 2017 & 2019 after leading USF to the conference title in each of those seasons.
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