JMU Blanked 4-0 by #17 Duke in Spring Opener
In an impressive showing, the #17 Duke men’s tennis team triumphed over James Madison University (JMU) with a decisive 4-0 victory in their spring opener. The match took place at the Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center in Durham, North Carolina.
Duke’s Dominance in Doubles
Duke set the tone early by winning both doubles matches, earning a 1-0 lead. The Blue Devils secured victories on courts two and three, both finishing with 6-3 scores. The doubles team of Zach Fleishman and Aurelien Schmitt made a strong effort on court one, leading 5-4 against Duke’s Pedro Rodenas and Cooper Williams before their match was abandoned.
Singles Success for Duke
In singles play, Duke continued its dominance, winning the opening set on all six courts. This strong start translated into three consecutive victories that clinched the match for the Blue Devils.
- Court Two: Rodenas defeated Aurelien Schmitt with a score of 6-2, 6-2.
- Court One: Williams followed suit, overpowering Ryan Morgan 6-2, 6-1.
- Court Three: Alexander Visser secured the clinching point against Esteve Agusti, winning 6-2, 6-1.
On courts four and six, the matches were underway but unfinished. Fleishman led Dylan Long 4-3 in the second set, while Gur Libal was tied at 2-2 with Teddy Truwit.
Looking Ahead
This match marked the first encounter between Duke and JMU since 1987. With this victory, Duke improved its all-time record against JMU, moving to 2-0. JMU will look to rebound as they face Elon on Saturday, January 24, with the match scheduled for 1 p.m. at the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center.
