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Veljko Krstic stands during doubles against College of Charleston.

Men's Tennis By Mackenzie Giattino, Athletic Communications Assistant

Men’s Tennis Team Sweeps College of Charleston in Last Regular Season Match

Box Score ELON, N.C. – The Elon University men's tennis team secured a 4-0 victory Thursday evening over the College of Charleston in their last regular season match. After clinching the doubles point,  the Phoenix were able to secure the victor in singles thanks to Veljko Krstic, Rafael Ymer and Juan Sengariz.

Doubles Play
Elon fought hard to secure the doubles point with a strong performance from Veljko Krstic and Oskar Antinheimo on court one. The duo took control early and powered through for a convincing win, setting the tone for the Phoenix. 

With the match tied after a court three loss, all eyes turned to court two. In a tense back-and-forth battle, Jack Curtis and Rafael Ymer edged out a tight tiebreak to clinch the doubles point. The gritty effort gave the Phoenix early momentum heading into singles play.

Singles Success
Elon then turned in a dominant showing in singles play to secure to secure the win over the Cougars. Veljko Krstic set the tone on Court 1 with a convincing 6-3, 6-3 win, while Rafael Ymer followed suit at the No. 2 position, cruising past his opponent 6-3, 6-1. Juan Sengariz added to the momentum with a straight-set victory on Court 6, winning 6-3, 6-3. Although three matches went unfinished, the Phoenix were in control in two of them—Oskar Antinheimo led 7-6(4), 0-0 at No. 3, and Charles Pilet held a set lead at No. 5. Jack Curtis split sets on Court 4 before his match was halted. Elon's singles lineup showcased depth and poise, delivering critical points in a well-rounded team effort.

UP NEXT: Elon now looks ahead to the CAA Tournament, hosted at Jimmy Powell Tennis Center on April 25-27. 

Elon 4, College of Charleston 0
Doubles

Oskar Antinheimo / Veljko Krstic (Elon) def. Mattia Bernardi / Eddie Vo (CoC) 7-5
Jack Curtis / Rafael Ymer (Elon) def. Matias Gaedechens / Juan Diego Rojas Mora (CoC) 7-6 (6-1) 
Jake Smith / Jake Sweeney (CoC) def. Juan Sengariz / Charles Pilet (Elon) 6-2
Order of finish: 3, 1, 2

Singles
Veljko Krstic (Elon) def. Mattia Bernardi (CoC) 6-3, 6-3
Rafael Ymer (Elon) def. Jake Sweeney (CoC) 6-3, 6-1
Oskar Antinheimo (Elon) vs. Eddie Vo (CoC) 7-6 (6-4)
Jack Curtis (Elon) vs. Matias Gaedechens 6-2, 5-7
Charles Pilet (Elon) vs. Juan Diego Rojas Mora (CoC) 7-6(3), 1-4
Juan Sengariz (Elon) def. Jake Smith (CoC) 6-3, 6-3
Order of finish: 2, 6, 1, 4
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Players Mentioned

Oskar Antinheimo

Oskar Antinheimo

6' 1"
Junior
Jack Curtis

Jack Curtis

5' 10"
Sophomore
Veljko Krstic

Veljko Krstic

6' 2"
Junior
Juan Sengariz

Juan Sengariz

6' 0"
Senior
Charles Pilet

Charles Pilet

5' 9"
Freshman
Rafael Ymer

Rafael Ymer

6' 0"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Oskar Antinheimo

Oskar Antinheimo

6' 1"
Junior
Jack Curtis

Jack Curtis

5' 10"
Sophomore
Veljko Krstic

Veljko Krstic

6' 2"
Junior
Juan Sengariz

Juan Sengariz

6' 0"
Senior
Charles Pilet

Charles Pilet

5' 9"
Freshman
Rafael Ymer

Rafael Ymer

6' 0"
Freshman