UCLA men’s tennis has braved it all this season – from injuries and hostile away crowds to inclement weather – en route to the current No. 2 national ranking as well as Pac-12 regular season and conference tournament titles. The secret? It might very well be what the players dub the “tennis apartment.” “It’s a […]
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UCLA men’s tennis claims Pac-12 title with win over Cal
For the third time in four years, the Bruins are at the top of the podium. No. 2 UCLA men’s tennis took down No. 16 California 4-1 in a dogfight Saturday evening to win the Pac-12 tournament championship in Ojai, California. “I’m very proud to take that title each and every year that we have […]
Men’s tennis advances to Pac-12 final despite dropping doubles
Third time was still not the charm for Stanford. UCLA men’s tennis had lost the doubles point in each of its first two matches against Stanford this season, but the Bruins quickly stopped the bleeding each time by dominating in singles, winning eight points in total while only dropping two en route to 4-3 and […]
Men’s tennis looks to improve doubles play in Pac-12 semifinal
The Bruins fought all season for the top. Now it’s their chance to take the conference throne. But that’s no easy task. No. 2 UCLA men’s tennis will face a gauntlet of talent as it plays for the Pac-12 championship title in Ojai, California, over the weekend. Stanford, No. 16 California and No. 8 USC […]
Men’s tennis downs USC, secures Pac-12 regular-season title
Marks Tennis Stadium was filled with fans buzzing with anticipation as Martin Redlicki tossed the ball in the air. USC’s Nick Crystal had previously saved a match point against the sophomore, giving the Trojans a sliver of hope that they could overcome the Bruins’ 3-2 lead. It didn’t happen. Redlicki pounded a serve down the […]
Men’s tennis unaffected by new setting, shuts out UC San Diego
UCLA men’s tennis technically hosted the match, but they didn’t feel at home. Construction at the Los Angeles Tennis Center forced the Bruins to trek up the hill to the Sunset Canyon Recreational Center tennis courts for the first time this season for their dual match against UC San Diego. In the end, the venue […]
UCLA men’s tennis allows player to come home, be closer to father
Logan Staggs’ phone rang. It was his father, Michael. Staggs, a freshman on the Northwestern men’s tennis team, had just returned from Norman, Oklahoma, after getting trounced 4-1 by the No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners in the second round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament in May. Staggs described the initial feeling as shock. He was thousands […]