News Summary
The San Diego State men’s tennis team has made significant progress in the ITA Southwest Regional Championships in Tempe, Arizona. Three doubles teams have advanced to the Round of 32 after impressive victories. Denis Maijorov and William Kleege won decisively, while Brock Anderson and Aleksi Lofman also secured a win against their opponents. However, the singles competition was challenging, with all players eliminated in early rounds. As the doubles Round of 32 approaches, the Aztecs look to build momentum for their upcoming matches.
Tempe, Arizona – The San Diego State men’s tennis team continues to progress in the ITA Southwest Regional Championships, successfully advancing three doubles teams to the Round of 32. The tournament took place in Tempe, Arizona, where the Aztecs showcased strong performances on Friday, securing two crucial wins that allowed them to move forward in the competition.
Teams advancing to the doubles round of 32 include Denis Maijorov and William Kleege, who emerged victorious against UC Riverside’s duo of Michael Chang and Andrew Lavine, winning decisively with a score of 8-1. Another pair from the Aztecs, Brock Anderson and Aleksi Lofman, also triumphed over UC Riverside’s Lucas Ibarondo Suarez and Noris Nedelcovici, finishing their match with an 8-4 score. In addition, Imran Daniel Hazli and Lars Johann benefited from a first-round bye, automatically qualifying for the next stage.
The doubles Round of 32 is scheduled to take place on Saturday at 12:30 p.m., giving the Aztecs’s teams a chance to further their run in the championships.
In contrast to their success in doubles, the singles competition proved challenging for the Aztecs, as none of the players advanced past the early rounds. Eugenio Gonzalez Fitzmaurice faced off against Cal Poly’s Luc Hoeijmans in a tightly contested match but ultimately succumbed with scores of 7-6 (7-4), 6-7 (5-7), 6-4. Other notable matches included Hazli’s defeat against UC Santa Barbara’s Matei Gavrea, with scores ending at 6-4, 4-6, 6-2, and Lofman’s loss to UCSB’s Lorenzo Brunkow, who edged him out with scores of 7-5, 2-6, 6-4. Anderson and Johann also suffered defeats, with Anderson losing 6-1, 6-1 to Arizona’s Sasha Rozin, and Johann falling to Cole Stelse from Arizona, who won decisively with scores of 6-0, 6-1.
This year’s ITA Southwest Regional Championships are hosted at the University of San Diego Athletics facility, located at 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110. The tournament brings together some of the best collegiate tennis talents in the region, offering a platform for players to advance to higher levels of competition.
The success of the doubles teams signifies a promising outlook for San Diego State in this prestigious tournament. As they prepare for their upcoming matches in the doubles Round of 32, the players are focused on building momentum and addressing the challenges faced in singles play earlier in the event.
Deeper Dive: News & Info About This Topic
HERE Resources
Coronado Islanders Girls Volleyball Team Achieves Comeback Victory
Coronado Islanders Girls Volleyball Team Dominates Recent Match
SDSU Women’s Volleyball Achieves Sixth Consecutive Win
Coronado Islanders Girls Tennis Team Remains Undefeated
Coronado High School Girls Volleyball Team Excels This Season
Taylor Underwood Named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week
Coronado High School Celebrates Homecoming with Festivities
Coronado Hosts Revamped Culinary Event
Lucca Adams Named WCC Defensive Player of the Week
USD Volleyball Team to Compete in World University Games
Additional Resources
- San Diego State Aztecs
- Google Search: San Diego State mens tennis
- Washington Huskies
- Wikipedia: Mens tennis
- Columbia Lions
- Google Scholar: mens tennis championships
- University of San Diego Toreros
- Encyclopedia Britannica: tennis
- San Diego State Aztecs: Advances in Doubles
- Google News: ITA Southwest Regional Championships
Author: STAFF HERE CORONADO
The Coronado Staff Writer represents the experienced team at HERECoronado.com, your go-to source for actionable local news and information in Coronado, San Diego County, and beyond. Specializing in "news you can use," we cover essential topics like product reviews for personal and business needs, local business directories, politics, real estate trends, neighborhood insights, and state news affecting the area—with deep expertise drawn from years of dedicated reporting and strong community input, including local press releases and business updates. We deliver top reporting on high-value events such as the Coronado Island Film Festival, productions at Lamb’s Players Theatre, community workshops at John D. Spreckels Center, and iconic celebrations at Hotel del Coronado. Our coverage extends to key organizations like the Coronado Chamber of Commerce and Visit Coronado, plus leading businesses in hospitality, dining, and tourism that drive the local economy. As part of the broader HERE network, including HERESanDiego.com, HEREHuntingtonBeach.com, HERELongBeach.com, and HERELosAngeles.com, we provide comprehensive, credible insights into Southern California's dynamic landscape.
