Wingate, N.C.----The fourth-ranked Wingate University Bulldogs got back on the court for the first time in 11 days Tuesday afternoon, taking down visiting Limestone College 6-1 in NCAA Division II men's tennis action. The Bulldogs improve to 3-0 on the season, while the Saints fall to 2-2 overall.
DOUBLES
- The nation's fifth-ranked duo of
Daniel Belsito and
Josep Canyadell won 6-3 at one doubles
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Roy Stepanov and
Matt Gostoli, ranked 16 nationally, also prevailed 6-3 at two doubles
- The Bulldogs took a 1-0 lead into singles play
SINGLES
- Belsito, ranked sixth in the nation, rallied for a 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 victory at one singles
- Canyadell, ranked 46th nationally, rolled to a 6-0, 6-2 victory at three singles
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Enrico Giacomini rallied back for a 6-7, 6-3, 6-3 victory at number four singles
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Tolunay Sumer picked up a 6-1, 6-2 win at five singles
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Christian Della Cioppa prevailed 6-3, 7-6 at number six singles
UP NEXT
- Wingate travels to Oklahoma this weekend for the highly competitive ITA Indoor tournament
- The Bulldogs open by facing #3 West Florida Friday
- The eight-team field includes the top four teams in the nation and six top-10 squads