Box Score

The New York University men's tennis team started out the dual-match season on a high note, beating Drew University by a score of 7-2 at Madison, N.J. on March 1.

In singles competition the team looked strong, as the Violets (1-0) were able to take five out of six matches. In the #1 slot, Connor Witty dominated from start to finish with a 6-0, 6-0 victory. Playing at #3 and #6, CJ Leong and James Dean both followed suit, winning by identical scores of 6-0, 6-0.
 
In other action, #5 Bowen Xu played very solid tennis throughout, winning 6-2, 6-1. At #2, Steven Wu got through a hard fought first set before taking the momentum and the match, winning 6-4, 6-1.
 
In doubles play, the Violets won two of three matches. Playing at #1, Witty and Wu played a tightly contested match, eventually prevailing 8-6. At #3, Wu and Leong had an easier time, winning 8-4.
 
NYU head coach Horace Choy was pleased with how the players did in their first dual-match.
 
“I thought the guys were just anxious to get out there and play,” said Choy. “There were a little nerves in the doubles, but we managed to pull it out. After that we settled down, and I felt we played a lot better in the singles.”
 
Choy is also very excited for the rest of the season.
 
“I thought we competed very well as a team, and starting out like this is very positive," Choy added. "If we continue like this I see nothing but good things coming our way.”
 
The Violets next take the court against Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY, on Saturday March 3, at 1:00pm.