Huskers Tennis Team Starts 2024 with Back-to-Back Sweeps

Lincoln, NE – January 13, 2024: The Nebraska men’s tennis team kicked off their 2024 spring season in commanding style, sweeping both North Dakota and Creighton in a thrilling doubleheader at home.

Morning Match: Huskers vs. North Dakota The day began with an assertive performance against North Dakota. Nebraska’s No. 3 pair, Shunya Maruyama and newcomer Nikolay Sysoev, set the tone with a decisive 6-0 win. The No. 1 duo of Nic Wiedenhorn and Anton Shepp continued the dominance, clinching another 6-0 victory, ensuring the doubles point for Nebraska.

Calvin Mueller and Lars Johann, playing in the No. 2 doubles slot, showed resilience, bouncing back from a mid-game setback to close with a 6-2 win.

In singles, Sysoev swiftly secured the first point with a commanding 6-1, 6-1 victory, followed by Maruyama and Shepp, who notched convincing wins in their respective matches. Johann sealed the team’s success with a solid ace,

cementing the Huskers’ dominance in the singles matches. Rudi Christiansen and Calvin Mueller also recorded straight-set victories, contributing to the Huskers’ impressive start to the season.

Afternoon Game: Huskers vs. Creighton Continuing their momentum, Nebraska faced Creighton in what marked the 53rd meeting in this series. The doubles matches saw Wiedenhorn and Shepp swiftly defeating their opponents 6-3. Mueller and Johann clinched the doubles point with an identical 6-3 win, setting the stage for another possible sweep.

In the singles, Shepp quickly added to the Huskers’ lead with a 6-3, 6-3 victory. Wiedenhorn and Leo Linquet followed suit, securing wins in straight sets. Maruyama extended the lead with a 6-2, 6-4 victory, showcasing his skills on Court Four.

The highlight of the match was Mueller’s thrilling three-set victory, overcoming a second-set loss to clinch the match in a tight third-set tiebreak. Johann rounded out the day with a hard-fought win, demonstrating resilience and skill in overcoming a second-set tiebreak loss.

Up Next for the Huskers The Nebraska men’s tennis team looks forward to continuing their strong start to the season with another doubleheader scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 21. They will face off against Omaha in the morning and take on Creighton again in the evening. The matches are set to be held at the Sid and Hazel Dillon Tennis Center, with free admission and parking for fans.

Performance Overview The Huskers’ dominant performance against both North Dakota and Creighton displayed their depth and versatility as a team. With a mix of experienced players and new talent, Nebraska demonstrated why they are a team to watch this season. Their ability to maintain intensity and focus through a doubleheader speaks volumes about their conditioning and mental toughness.

Stay tuned to HuskersToday.com for the latest updates and insights on the Nebraska Men’s Tennis team as they navigate through what promises to be an exciting season.

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