Men’s Tennis Falls to Emerson 8-1
In its first road contest of 2017, the Suffolk men’s tennis team fell to Emerson, 8-1, Saturday afternoon.
BOSTON – In its first road contest of 2017, the Suffolk men's tennis team fell to Emerson, 8-1, Saturday afternoon.
THE BASICS
SCORE: Suffolk 1, Emerson 8
RECORDS: Suffolk (0-2) | Emerson (1-1)
HOW IT HAPPENED
The doubles courts finished in order with the hosts Lions grabbing points on the first and second courts, respectively, before the Rams got on the scoreboard with a victory in the third spot. Suffolk could not rally a comeback, however, as Emerson swept singles action to claim the 8-1 non-conference victory.
SUFFOLK STANDOUTS
- The Rams' lone point came thanks to the tandem of Rami Esrawi and Kevin Greenman. The sophomore and freshman bested Samir Beria and Matt Jepsky in a super tiebreaker, 9-8 (7-2).
COMING UP
Suffolk remains on the road as it travels to Curry Monday, April 3 for a 3 p.m. match.
RESULTS
DOUBLES
1 – Daniel Okin/Antonio Ramirez (Emerson) defeated Omar Azzaoui/Cameron Roach (Suffolk), 8-0
2 – Andrew Cooper/Joshua Freud (Emerson) defeated Chris Parnagian/Jacob Duggan (Suffolk), 9-8 (7-4)
3 – Rami Esrawi/Kevin Greenman (Suffolk) defeated Samir Beria/Matt Jepskey (Emerson), 9-8 (7-2)
SINGLES
1 – Daniel Okin (Emerson) defeated Omar Azzaoui (Suffolk), 6-4, 6-0
2 – Antonio Ramirez (Emerson) defeated Cameron Roach (Suffolk), 6-2, 6-2
3 – Andrew Cooper (Emerson) defeated Chris Parnagian (Suffolk), 6-0, 6-0
4 – Joshua Freud (Emerson) defeated Jacob Duggan (Suffolk), 6-4, 6-1
5 – Brock Higley (Emerson) defeated Rami Esrawi (Suffolk), 7-6 (7-5), 6-1
6 – Aren Kabarajian (Emerson) defeated Kevin Greenman (Suffolk), 6-4, 6-1
Order of Finish: (D) 1, 2, 3 (S) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6