Freshman, assistant coach duo come out on top at doubles championship in La Jolla

A pair of Bruins emerged doubles champions in a break from ITA play. No. 23 UCLA men’s tennis (5-4) sent five doubles teams to the Pacific Coast Men’s Doubles Championship at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club in La Jolla, California. Freshman Govind Nanda and assistant coach Rikus De Villiers teamed up and secured […]

Behind multiple comebacks, UCLA men’s tennis overcomes Grand Canyon

The Bruins’ lineup against the Antelopes didn’t contain any returning players from last year’s starting team. No. 23 UCLA men’s tennis (5-4) defeated Grand Canyon (6-3) by a score of 4-2 on Tuesday at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. Though the Bruins’ starting lineup did boast two nonfreshmen – junior Ben Goldberg and redshirt sophomore […]

Men’s tennis to play against Grand Canyon, prepares for upcoming Pac-12 play

The Bruins haven’t dropped a point to Grand Canyon across the past two seasons. No. 14 UCLA men’s tennis (4-4) will face Grand Canyon (6-2) on Tuesday at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. The match will mark the third meeting between the teams in three consecutive seasons. The Bruins completed 7-0 sweeps of the Antelopes […]

Men’s tennis’ losing streak extends to 3 after falling to USC

The Bruins have lost three matches in the span of a week. No. 14 UCLA men’s tennis (4-4) fell to its crosstown rival No. 24 USC (7-5) by a score of 4-1 at Marks Tennis Stadium on Friday afternoon. The Bruins lost their two previous matches to then-No. 1 Wake Forest and then-No. 15 Texas […]

Men’s tennis to take on Notre Dame in first round of indoor championships

Coach Billy Martin said he has four goals this season – one of them includes winning an indoor championship. No. 7 UCLA men’s tennis (3-1, 0-0 Pac-12) will continue to play on the road as they compete in the ITA national team indoor championships. UCLA will see the No. 11 Notre Dame (8-1, 2-0 ACC) […]

Men’s tennis aims to merit No. 7 rank in upcoming match against Saint Mary’s

The Bruins are ranked No. 7 in the nation, but coach Billy Martin said he’s not sold the ranking is justified. “We have a lot to prove,” Martin said. “(Our ranking) is just a bunch of coaches sitting down in preseason and ranking teams. We have to be ready to play each and every one […]

Men’s tennis defeats Indiana, San Diego, qualifies for ITA National Championships

After winning the ITA Kick-Off Weekend, the Bruins have qualified for the ITA National Indoor Championships. Playing in both the No. 1 singles and doubles spot, senior Maxime Cressy led No. 7 UCLA men’s tennis (2-0) to 4-1 victories over both Indiana and the University of San Diego on Friday and Saturday, respectively. Cressy’s serve […]