Florida Gators
SEC Fall Event-Day One
Three Gators Advance to Singles Quarterfinals at SEC Fall Classic
Saturday, October 24, 2015 | Men's Tennis
AUBURN, Ala. – The University of Florida men's tennis teams competed at the SEC Fall Classic on Friday in Auburn, Ala. Elliott Orkin, McClain Kessler and Josh Wardell all advanced to the quarterfinal rounds in their respective flights.
Orkin defeated Conner Huertas of Auburn in straight sets 6-4, 7-5 and then went on to beat Jack Schipanski of Tennessee, 6-4, 6-3. Freshman Kessler was victorious in straight sets against Dante Saleh of Auburn 6-1, 6-2. Kessler then battled through a three set match against Vaughn Hunter of Mississippi State, 7-6, 1-6, 6-3. In the Flight B round of 16, Wardell defeated Alex Ross of Vanderbilt, 3-6, 6-3, 6-3.
In other singles action, Maxx Lipman fell to Cameron Klinger of Vanderbilt, 6-4, 6-4. Sophomore Jordan Belga was defeated by Jack Heslin of Tennessee, 6-2, 6-1.
In each of the flights of doubles, the Gators received a bye and will begin competition tomorrow morning.
What Coach Shelton Says:
“Our guys played hard today. This group just enjoys each other and loves to compete. We found ways to win some tough matches today and are looking forward to the battles tomorrow.”
Friday Results
SINGLES FLIGHT A-Round of 32
Elliott Orkin (UF) def. Conner Huertas (Auburn) 6-4, 7-5
McClain Kessler (UF) def. Dante Saleh (Auburn) 6-1, 6-2
SINGLES FLIGHT A-Round of 16
Elliott Orkin (UF) def. Jack Schipanski (Tenn) 6-4, 6-3
McClain Kessler (UF) def. Vaughn Hunter (Miss St.) 7-6, 1-6, 6-3
Cameron Klinger (Vandy) def. Maxx Lipman (UF) 6-4, 6-4
SINGLES FLIGHT B-Round of 16
Josh Wardell (UF) def. Alex Ross (Vandy) 3-6, 6-3, 6-3
Jack Heslin (Tenn) def. Jordan Belga (UF) 6-2, 6-1
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