April 5, 2003

The USF men's tennis team won all the big points and defeated St. Mary's 5-1 in action Saturday at the Olympic Club. USF got third set tie-breaker wins from Jorgen Arneson, and Christian Dyvik to secure the win. The doubles matches were not played after USF secured the victory.

USF got off to a great start when West Coast Conference Player of the Month Joachim Lien won his 11th straight match at the number one position and Pablo Pires De Almeida won in straight sets at #2.

The Dons (15-6) host UC Santa Cruz Monday at the Olympic Club prior to participating in the league championships next weekend.

SINGLES
1. Joachim Lien (USF) d. Thomas Burgemeister (SMC)6-3, 3-6, 6-3
2. Pablo Pires De Almeida (USF) d. Rafael Lopez (SMC)6-4, 6-2
3. Jorgen Arneson (USF) d. Romain Lachens (SMC)4-6, 6-3, 7-6
4. Martin Marechal (SMC) d. Mason Fuller (USF) 6-2, 6-0
5. Christian Dyvik (USF) d. Andre Sion (SMC) 6-4, 2-6, 7-6
6. Romain Von Rillas (USF) d. Filip Sarovic (SMC)  7-6, 6-2