Feb. 9, 2003

(Fresno) - USF took on their toughest opponent of the 2003 spring season, dropping a 6-1 decision against Fresno State. The victory improved the Bulldogs to 3-2 on the year, while USF dropped to 5-4.

The Bulldogs, who moved up to No. 62 in the latest ITA Collegiate Tennis rankings, jumped to a 1-0 lead after sweeping the doubles. Hector Almada and Sergiu Modoc at No. 1 helped pace Fresno State by defeating Joaquim Lien and Mason Fuller 8-5.

In singles, the Bulldogs won four matches in straight sets. Greg Shearer won his team-leading fourth dual match by defeating Pablo Pires de Almeida at No. 3 6-1, 6-3. Also cruising to singles victories were Stefan Suta at No. 2, Alex Krohn at No. 5 and Marc Schaerer at No. 6.

At No. 1, Almada struggled but pulled out a victory by winning 6-3, 3-6, (10-8) against Lien. A super-tiebreaker (first to 10 points wins) was played in lieu of a third set. Almada improved to 3-0 in dual matches on the year.

USF returns to action when they host UC Irvine Saturday, Feb. 15. The Match against the Anteaters is scheduled for a 2:00 PM start at Olympic Club.

Fresno State def. San Francisco, 6-1

Doubles (Fresno State wins point)
1) Almada/Modoc (FS) def. Lien/Fuller (USF), 8-5
2) Krohn/Sinn (FS) def. Lippert/Elvik (USF), 8-1
3) Roshan/Suta (FS) def. Arnesen/Pires de Almeida (USF), 8-4


Singles
1) Hector Almada (FS) def. Joachim Lien (USF), 6-3, 3-6, (10-8)
2) Stefan Suta (FS) def. Jorgen Arnesen (USF), 6-3, 6-0
3) Greg Shearer (FS) def. Pablo Pires de Almeida (USF), 6-1, 6-3
4) Romain Van Rillas (USF) def. Sergiu Modoc (FS), 7-5, 5-7, (10-7)
5) Alex Krohn (FS) def. Sean Dizon (USF), 6-1, 6-0
6) Marc Schaerer (FS) def. Axel Elvik (USF), 6-1, 6-2