DENVER – The MSU Denver men's tennis team matched up against a talented Denver team in its first dual match of the spring season. The Pioneers, a Division I program, walked away with a 7-0 victory.

"We played a very good DU team that played better tennis today," MSU Denver coach Josh Graetz said.  "I was happy to see JL and Jack get a win in doubles."
Graetz was referencing the dominant 6-2 victory of Jack McDermott and Jeanloup Auzias at No. 3 doubles. McDermott also put up a fight at No. 2 singles, but it wasn't enough to defeat Mattia Ros of Denver in a 6-4, 6-2 setback.

David Kijak and Mateo Besada also battled in their No. 4 and No. 6 singles matches, winning four games each in the first set. Besada eventually fell to a 6-4, 6-2 loss and Kijak suffered a 6-4, 6-0 loss.

Although the Roadrunners were defeated by a very talented Pioneers team, Graetz is optimistic about the matches coming up.

"There's plenty to look forward too as we head to Wichita Falls in a few days," Graetz said.

The Roadrunners will be looking to bounce back this weekend as they head to Wichita Falls, Texas, for four matches.

RESULTS
Singles
1. James Davis (DEN) def. Daniel Llorente 6-0, 6-1
2. Mattia Ros (DEN) def. Jack McDermott 6-4, 6-2
3. Matt Summers (DEN) def. Alejandro M.-Morilla 6-0, 6-1
4. Ignacio R. Crespo (DEN) def. Mateo Besada 6-4, 6-2
5. Daniel Krulig (DEN) def. Billy McDermott 6-0, 6-1
6. Charlie Miller (DEN) def. David Kijak 6-4, 6-0
 
Doubles
1. James Davis/Matt Summers (DEN) def. Mateo Besada/Daniel Llorente  6-2
2. Peter Sallay/Mattia Ros (DEN) def. Alejandro Martinez-Morilla/Billy McDermott 6-1
3. Jack McDermott/Jeanloup Auzias (MSUD) def. John Zakowski/Charlie Miller 6-2