Men’s Tennis Narrowly Defeated by Old Dominion
The University of North Alabama men’s tennis team faced a tough match against Old Dominion, resulting in a 4-1 defeat on January 24, 2026. The contest was part of the ITA Kickoff Weekend held in Columbus, Ohio, where North Alabama struggled to capitalize on their early lead.
Match Overview
The match was originally scheduled for 6 p.m. CT but was moved to an earlier 9 a.m. start due to adverse winter weather conditions. North Alabama (0-3) took the doubles point by winning two out of three matches, marking a solid beginning against Old Dominion (2-2).
Doubles Performance
- Flight 1: Alberto Altur and Izan Orgiles (UNA) defeated Adam Majchrzak and Thomas Nelson (ODU) with a score of 6-3.
- Flight 2: Lachlan Brain and Austin Miramontes (UNA) won against Jean-Karim Olivier de Sardan and Felix Obermair (ODU) 7-6.
- Flight 3: Zech Hamrouni and Piet Steveker (ODU) claimed victory over Benjamin Meyers and Alex Despoja (UNA) 6-1.
Singles Matches
Old Dominion showcased their strength in singles play, winning four consecutive matches after dropping the doubles point. Key outcomes from the singles matches included:
- Jean-Karim Olivier de Sardan (ODU) defeated Izan Orgiles (UNA) 6-2, 6-2.
- Aryan Saleh (ODU) won against Alex Despoja (UNA) 6-2, 6-4.
- Piet Steveker (ODU) triumphed over Satoru Nakajima (UNA) with scores of 4-6, 6-1, 6-3.
- Felix Obermair (ODU) edged out Samu Dominguez (UNA) 6-4, 3-6, 6-4.
Notable Performances
North Alabama’s players showed resilience despite the loss. Nakajima played in a competitive three-set match against Steveker. Additionally, Altur had an impressive comeback, having a 5-2 lead in his third set against Hamrouni before the match was left unfinished.
Next Steps for North Alabama
Following this loss, the North Alabama men’s tennis team looks to improve their record. They will compete against Samford on February 3, 2026, at 2 p.m. This upcoming match presents an opportunity for the Lions to bounce back after a challenging start to the season.
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