Michigan
Polo Ralph Lauren All-American Championships
Jung and Maravic Continue Play at All-American Tourney
10/5/2007 12:00:00 AM | Men's Tennis
Site: Tulsa, Okla. (Michael D. Case Tennis Center)
Event: Polo Ralph Lauren All-American Championships
Scoring: No Team Scoring
Next U-M Match: Saturday, Oct. 6 -- Main Draw (Day 3) at Polo Ralph Lauren All-American Championships (Tulsa, Okla.)
TULSA, Okla. -- Senior Matko Maravic(Zagreb, Croatia/V. Gimnazija) and freshman Jason Jung(Torrance, Calif./West Torrance HS) of the University of Michigan men's tennis team posted a pair of impressive doubles victories over nationally ranked opponents Friday (Oct. 5) to advance to the semifinals of the 16-team double consolation draw at the Polo Ralph Lauren All-American Championships, held at the University's Tulsa's Michael D. Case Tennis Center.
After suffering a first-round loss in the 32-team main draw on Thursday (Oct. 5), the Wolverine duo began consolation play against Boise State's No. 30-ranked tandem of Clancy and Luke Shields. Jung and Maravic were broken in two of their first three service games, allowing the Shields brothers to jump out to a 3-1 advantage. The U-M pair stayed in contention thanks to a strong return game, and Jung and Maravic capitalized on two more break opportunities to complete an 8-6 comeback and secure their first-ever win as a doubles team.
Jung and Maravic came out blazing in the quarterfinal match, building a 5-0 lead over Virginia's No. 24-ranked duo of Houston Barrick and Dominic Inglot. The Michigan pair gave back a break later in the match but was able to maintain the lead and secure an 8-5 triumph.
Jung and Maravic will meet No. 21-ranked Robert Farah and Kaes Van't Hof of Southern Cal in the consolation semifinals Saturday (Oct. 6). The match time is to be announced.
Following are match-by-match results:
Jason Jung/Matko Maravic
First Round -- l. Jean-Yves Aubone/Clint Bowles (Florida State), 8-6
Consolation First Round -- d. #30 Clancy Shields/Luke Shields (Boise State), 8-6
Consolation Quarterfinals -- d. #24 Houston Barrick/Dominic Inglot (Virginia), 8-5
Consolation Semifinals -- Saturday vs. #21 Robert Farah/Kaes Van't Hof (Southern Cal)
QUOT E S
U-M Assistant Coach Sean Maymi
On the difference in Jason Jung and Matko Maravic's play today compared to yesterday's... "They returned much better today. We were disappointed with yesterday because we're capable of being a good returning team. We just didn't get any looks yesterday. Today they were presented with more chances to break. They're getting better and better with each match. They're starting to get used to each other. I think Jason is really starting to settle in. A lot of pressure was lifted off of him once he got that first collegiate win today. He was a lot more relaxed going into that second match."
Contact: Marc Ressler (734) 763-4423
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