Alfredo Perez advanced to the USA F3 Futures quarterfinals after a gritty three set victory on Thursday.
Hidalgo and Perez Continue Run at USA F3 Future
Thursday, January 14, 2016 | Men's Tennis
PLANTATION, Fla. –Two members of the University of Florida men's tennis team will continue competition at the ITF USA F3 Future in Plantation, Fla. on Friday afternoon. Senior Diego Hidalgo and freshman Alfredo Perez have each won six matches to advance to the main draw quarterfinals.
Leading up to their respective round of 16 matches, Hidalgo and Perez had only dropped one set apiece in their qualifying and main draw matches. Hidalgo was able to defeat Juan Manuel Benitez Chavarriga, 7-6(1), 3-2 ret. Perez completed a gritty comeback win after a rain delay against Wil Spencer. The Gator freshman fell in the first set, 6-7, but was able to take the next two and the match, 6-7, 7-6, 6-4.
UF will continue play tomorrow afternoon in the quarterfinals.
Assistant Coach Mark Merklein's thoughts on the Gators' play in the USA F3 Future
"Diego and Alfredo have done a great job this week. They are competing and finding ways to solve problems at a very tough professional tournament. They are looking forward to the season and can't wait to put on the Orange and Blue."
Senior Diego Hidalgo on his play this week in Plantation
"I am very happy about the wins, but more importantly, I am starting to play better tennis. I think that the key for my success in this tournament has been being able to stay strong physically and mentally. The tournament is not over for us and Alfredo and I will bring our best tomorrow to try and advance to the next round."
Complete Results from the ITF USA F3 Future
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Leading up to their respective round of 16 matches, Hidalgo and Perez had only dropped one set apiece in their qualifying and main draw matches. Hidalgo was able to defeat Juan Manuel Benitez Chavarriga, 7-6(1), 3-2 ret. Perez completed a gritty comeback win after a rain delay against Wil Spencer. The Gator freshman fell in the first set, 6-7, but was able to take the next two and the match, 6-7, 7-6, 6-4.
UF will continue play tomorrow afternoon in the quarterfinals.
Assistant Coach Mark Merklein's thoughts on the Gators' play in the USA F3 Future
"Diego and Alfredo have done a great job this week. They are competing and finding ways to solve problems at a very tough professional tournament. They are looking forward to the season and can't wait to put on the Orange and Blue."
Senior Diego Hidalgo on his play this week in Plantation
"I am very happy about the wins, but more importantly, I am starting to play better tennis. I think that the key for my success in this tournament has been being able to stay strong physically and mentally. The tournament is not over for us and Alfredo and I will bring our best tomorrow to try and advance to the next round."
Complete Results from the ITF USA F3 Future
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