LAS VEGAS, Nev.— Idaho's
Guilherme Scarpelli advanced to the singles round of on day two of 2018 Intercollegiate Tennis Association Mountain Region Men's Championships on Tuesday at the Darling Tennis Center on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus.
More than 80 men student-athletes, 17 western programs, are taking to the court this week (Oct. 14-18) to compete in both singles and doubles.
In singles, Idaho's Scarpelli defeated Rithvik Bollipalli of Utah State, 6-4, 6-4 in round one. He then moved on to down Enrirgue Asmar of New Mexico State in a two-setter, 6-3, 6-4.
"Overall, I think the men learned a lot about things we need to continue to work on," said head coach
Daniel Hangstefer. "There was a lot of good competition and a couple of bright spots in the matches today. Gui [Scarpelli] had a nice pair of wins in singles. Having said that, we are looking forward to competing again in the morning."
MAIN DRAW (Oct. 16)
SINGLES ROUND ONE
Guilherme Scarpelli (ID) def. Rithvik Bollipalli (USU) 6-4, 6-4
Michiel Van Schoon (WSU) def.
Carlos Longhi Neto (ID) 6-4, 3-6, 7-6
SINGLES ROUND TWO
Guilherme Scarpelli (ID) def. Enrirque Asmar (NMSU) 6-3, 6-4
DOUBLES ROUND ONE
(5) Montano/Handle (NAU) def.
Carlos Longhi Neto/
Esteban Santibanez (ID) 8-7
SINGLES CONSOLATION ROUND ONE
(11) Lucas Taylor (NAU) def.
Carlos Longhi Neto (ID) 6-4, 7-6
SCHEDULE OF PLAY (9 am start each day until finals)
Wednesday, Oct. 17 - Round of 16 Doubles, Doubles Consolation, Round of 16 Singles, Singles Consolation, Quarterfinal Singles, Singles Consolation, Doubles Consolation
Thursday, Oct. 18 – Quarterfinal Doubles, Doubles Consolation, Semifinal Singles, Singles Consolation, Semifinal Doubles, Singles & Doubles Consolation Finals
Friday, Oct. 19 - Doubles Final (11 am on Center Court), Singles Final (1 pm on Center Court)
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