Michigan
ITA All-American Prequalifying
U-M Trio Competes at ITA All-American Championship
10/6/2002 12:00:00 AM | Men's Tennis
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Three members of the University of Michigan men's tennis team wrapped up prequalifying competition Sunday (Oct. 6) at the Icy Hot/ITA All-American Championship held at The Champions Club.
Sophomore Michael Rubin (Canton, Ohio/Canton Central Catholic HS) led the way for the Wolverines, posting a 3-1 tournament record. Rubin came within a victory of advancing into the qualifying portion of the draw, losing 6-2, 6-4 in the deciding match to Florida's Troy Hahn. Rubin started the tournament by winning a pair of tiebreakers against Middle Tennessee's Brandon Allen, posted a commanding 6-3, 6-3 win over Midwest Regional opponent Chris Varga of Ball State, and won an impressive 6-1, 7-5 match over Louisiana State's Rafael Corazza.
Junior Anthony Jackson (Glendale, Wis./Nicolet HS) split a pair of singles matches at the championship. Jackson beat North Carolina's Jonathan Janda 6-2, 7-6(5) before losing 6-3, 6-4 to Florida State's Romain Jurd. Sophomore David Anving (Tvaaker, Sweden/Varbergs Gymnasieskolu HS) won the opening set against Vanderbilt's Matt Lockin before losing in three sets (4-6, 6-3, 6-4).
In doubles, Jackson and Rubin split a pair of matches.
Following are match-by-match results:
SINGLES
Michael Rubin
First Round -- d. Brandon Allen (Middle Tennessee), 7-6(5), 7-6(4)
Second Round -- d. Chris Varga (Ball State), 6-3, 6-3
Third Round -- d. Rafael Corazza (Louisiana State), 6-1, 7-5
Fourth Round -- l. Troy Hahn (Florida), 6-2, 6-4
Finished with a 3-1 record
Anthony Jackson
First Round -- d. Johathan Janda (North Carolina), 6-2, 7-6(5)
Second Round -- l. Romain Jurd (Florida State), 6-3, 6-4
Finished with a 1-1 record
David Anving
First Round -- l. Matt Lockin (Vanderbilt), 4-6, 6-3, 6-4
Finished with a 0-1 record
DOUBLES
Jackson/M. Rubin
First Round -- Bye
Second Round -- d. Mancarella/Walker (Alabama-Birmingham), Default
Third Round -- l. Ross/Rutka (Louisiana State), Injury Default
Finished with a 1-1 record
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