Senior Martin Redlicki slowly paced toward center court to congratulate his overjoyed opponent. The No. 1 singles player in the nation had just fallen in three sets to unranked Alexandr Cozbinov on Saturday, marking the biggest upset of the Bruins’ season. No. 7 UCLA defeated UNLV 5-2 in a competitive match where the Bruins’ top […]
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Weekend in Preview: Softball commences 56-game season, swim and dive to face USC
SoftballNicholas Yekikian, assistant Sports editor UCLA softball’s 56-game campaign begins this weekend. The No. 4 Bruins will face four different opponents this weekend – none of whom are ranked. For its season opener Friday, UCLA plays Maryland and Middle Tennessee. Saturday features a doubleheader against Cal Poly and its last game of the weekend will […]
After going pro, Mackie McDonald inspires fellow Bruin tennis players
If members of the UCLA men’s tennis team want to see what their future could potentially look like, one role model has stood out in recent weeks. Former Bruin Mackie McDonald made a name for himself in the professional circuit in January after earning his first Grand Slam victory in the Australian Open’s round of […]
Men’s tennis slips against Stanford 4-3 for first time in three seasons
The Bruins had won seven straight matches against the Cardinal over the past two seasons. That win streak was snapped Sunday. No. 6 UCLA (6-1) fell to No. 10 Stanford (5-0), 4-3, in a battle between two undefeated top-10 teams. “I’m not discouraged,” said coach Billy Martin. “Especially on the road, it’s never easy (to […]
Men’s tennis prepares for match against in-state rival Stanford
In its three matches against Stanford last season, UCLA men’s tennis went undefeated, including a 4-0 sweep at the Pac-12 championships. However, as the No. 6 Bruins (6-0) prepare for their first true road test of the season this weekend, coach Billy Martin is aware of the challenges a deep Cardinal team presents. “I think […]
The Rundown: Jan. 31
Men’s tennisMelissa Zhang, assistant Sports editor Sophomore Evan Zhu earned Pac-12 Player of the Week honors Tuesday for his dominant performance in both singles and doubles during the ITA Kick-Off Weekend. Zhu clinched No. 6 UCLA’s (6-0) spot in the ITA National Men’s Team Indoor Championship with his 6-4, 6-4 victory over Utah State’s Sergiu […]
Adjusting to playing indoors crucial for UCLA men’s tennis
UCLA earned a spot in the ITA Division I National Men’s Team Indoor Championship in February, but the Bruins will face a potential challenge in trying to adjust to playing indoors. As 12 of the 13 members of the No. 6 UCLA men’s tennis team (6-0) hail from Southern California or Florida, the vast majority […]