Fresno State Athletics
Saturday, March 13
Sacramento, CA
1 P.M. PT
Fresno State
4
vs
2
Saint Mary's
Photo by: Keith Kountz
'Dogs open Golden Coast Invitational with 4-2 win over Saint Mary's
3/13/2021 8:02:00 PM | Men's Tennis
FRESNO, Calif. — The Fresno State men's tennis team won their first match in the Golden Coast Invitational. The Bulldogs are set to finish the tournament tomorrow with their second match against host Sacramento State.
Fresno State improves to 9-2 overall, with seven consecutive wins heading into Day 2 of the tournament.
How It Happened
Doubles
The 'Dogs had a rough start to the match with doubles play, losing two of three matches to give up the point to the Gaels. The first doubles match was a win for Fresno State with Alexey Aleschev and Reece Falck taking the No. 3 match, 6-2.
The first loss came at the No. 1 spot when the Gaels' James Watt and Boris Reckow defeated Fresno State's pairing of Angus Bradshaw and Aleksandr Myagkov, 6-4.
The 'Dogs dropped the point when SMC's Fabian Rosendorf and Damon Kesaris took down Dario Huber and Zdenek Derkas at the No. 2 spot, 7-6.
Singles
In singles play, Fresno State fell at the No. 1 spot to open things up, with the Derkas losing to No. 23 Damon Kesaris 6-1, 6-0.
However, the Bulldogs claimed the next four singles matches to win the dual. The first coming with Huber winning at the No. 2 spot, 6-4, 6-4, followed by Bradshaw at the No. 3 spot, 6-0, 6-3. Bradshaw's victory puts him at 10-0 overall this season in singles play.
Osorio took the next singles win at the No. 6 spot with a 6-4, 6-0 victory. Myagkov clinched the match for the 'Dogs with a No. 4 spot win 6-4, 6-2.
Up Next
The 'Dogs second match of the Golden Coast Invitational sees them taking on host Sacramento State 1 p.m. PT.
Fresno State vs. Saint Mary's
Mar 13, 2021 at Sacramento, Calif.
(Sacramento State Tennis Courts)
Singles competition
1. #23 Damon Kesaris (SMC) def. Zdenek Derkas (FS) 6-1, 6-0
2. Dario Huber (FS) def. James Watt (SMC) 6-4, 6-4
3. Angus Bradshaw (FS) def. Fabian Roensdorf (SMC) 6-0, 6-3
4. Aleksandr Myagkov (FS) def. Karlo Divkovic (SMC) 6-4, 6-2
5. Alexey Aleschev (FS) vs. Matis Bot (SMC) 6-2, 6-5, unfinished
6. Henrique Osorio (FS) def. Boris Reckow (SMC) 6-4, 6-0
Doubles competition
1. James Watt/Boris Reckow (SMC) def. Aleksandr Myagkov/Angus Bradshaw (FS) 6-4
2. Damon Kesaris/Fabian Roensdorf (SMC) def. Dario Huber/Zdenek Derkas (FS) 7-6
3. Alexey Aleschev/Reece Falck (FS) def. Matis Bot/Caelen Potts (SMC) 6-2
Match Notes:
Saint Mary's 2-6
Fresno State 9-2
Order of finish: Doubles (3,1,2); Singles (1,2,3,6,4)
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley" – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please visit bulldogfoundation.org.
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Fresno State improves to 9-2 overall, with seven consecutive wins heading into Day 2 of the tournament.
How It Happened
Doubles
The 'Dogs had a rough start to the match with doubles play, losing two of three matches to give up the point to the Gaels. The first doubles match was a win for Fresno State with Alexey Aleschev and Reece Falck taking the No. 3 match, 6-2.
The first loss came at the No. 1 spot when the Gaels' James Watt and Boris Reckow defeated Fresno State's pairing of Angus Bradshaw and Aleksandr Myagkov, 6-4.
The 'Dogs dropped the point when SMC's Fabian Rosendorf and Damon Kesaris took down Dario Huber and Zdenek Derkas at the No. 2 spot, 7-6.
Singles
In singles play, Fresno State fell at the No. 1 spot to open things up, with the Derkas losing to No. 23 Damon Kesaris 6-1, 6-0.
However, the Bulldogs claimed the next four singles matches to win the dual. The first coming with Huber winning at the No. 2 spot, 6-4, 6-4, followed by Bradshaw at the No. 3 spot, 6-0, 6-3. Bradshaw's victory puts him at 10-0 overall this season in singles play.
Osorio took the next singles win at the No. 6 spot with a 6-4, 6-0 victory. Myagkov clinched the match for the 'Dogs with a No. 4 spot win 6-4, 6-2.
Up Next
The 'Dogs second match of the Golden Coast Invitational sees them taking on host Sacramento State 1 p.m. PT.
Fresno State vs. Saint Mary's
Mar 13, 2021 at Sacramento, Calif.
(Sacramento State Tennis Courts)
Singles competition
1. #23 Damon Kesaris (SMC) def. Zdenek Derkas (FS) 6-1, 6-0
2. Dario Huber (FS) def. James Watt (SMC) 6-4, 6-4
3. Angus Bradshaw (FS) def. Fabian Roensdorf (SMC) 6-0, 6-3
4. Aleksandr Myagkov (FS) def. Karlo Divkovic (SMC) 6-4, 6-2
5. Alexey Aleschev (FS) vs. Matis Bot (SMC) 6-2, 6-5, unfinished
6. Henrique Osorio (FS) def. Boris Reckow (SMC) 6-4, 6-0
Doubles competition
1. James Watt/Boris Reckow (SMC) def. Aleksandr Myagkov/Angus Bradshaw (FS) 6-4
2. Damon Kesaris/Fabian Roensdorf (SMC) def. Dario Huber/Zdenek Derkas (FS) 7-6
3. Alexey Aleschev/Reece Falck (FS) def. Matis Bot/Caelen Potts (SMC) 6-2
Match Notes:
Saint Mary's 2-6
Fresno State 9-2
Order of finish: Doubles (3,1,2); Singles (1,2,3,6,4)
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley" – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please visit bulldogfoundation.org.
Follow us on:
Twitter: @FresnoStateMTEN
Instagram: @fresnostatemtennis
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
#1 Singles Match
12
10
Damon Kesaris / 0 (23/-) [SMC]
66
#2 Singles Match
12
66
James Watt / 0 [SMC]
44
#3 Singles Match
12
66
Fabian Roensdorf / 0 [SMC]
03
#4 Singles Match
12
66
Karlo Divkovic / 0 [SMC]
42
#5 Singles Match
123
660
Matis Bot / 0 [SMC]
25UF
#6 Singles Match
12
66
Boris Reckow / 0 [SMC]
40
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