CEDARVILLE, Ohio Cedarville came up just short in a 4-3 setback to Indiana Wesleyan in the season opener at the Johnson-Murdoch Tennis Complex.
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The Yellow Jackets secured three singles victories, but the visiting Wildcats prevailed by capturing the doubles point and edging out two three-set tiebreakers in singles play.
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Roman Issayev earned the point at No. 3 singles, rallying for a 7-6 (7-2), 4-6, 1-0 (10-5) victory.
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Paolo Estrada added a straight-set decision at No. 5 singles, 6-1, 6-4, while
Alexander Rongos sealed a 7-5, 6-2 win at the No. 6 spot.
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In doubles, the Jackets' tandem of
Pedro Nogueira and
Drew Baumgartner claimed a 6-4 victory at No. 3, but Indiana Wesleyan clinched the opening point with wins at the top two positions.
Quotable: Head Coach Karl Monson
"The men came up just short in a tough loss today, with both a doubles and singles match that could have swung it our way. It's still early, and these matches are valuable opportunities to gather information and keep improving."
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