Cornell Claims Victory over Michigan State in Thrilling Tennis Match
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell’s men’s tennis team clinched a hard-fought 4-3 victory over No. 33 Michigan State on Sunday, thanks to a successful tiebreaker win by Jack McCarthy at No. 3 singles. The match, held at Reis Tennis Center, was a pivotal moment in the season, with the 27th-ranked Big Red securing their home court advantage and improving to 8-3.
Decisive Tiebreaker Highlights the Game
The drama unfolded after the matches were tied 3-3,with McCarthy stepping up to compete against Michigan State’s No. 60 Matthew Forbes. In a fervent display of skill, McCarthy won the first set 6-4, conceded the second set 7-6(2) in a closely fought tiebreaker, and eventually clinched the victory after five tiebreakers, bringing his season record to 9-4 amidst roaring applause from the crowd.
Competitive Doubles and Singles Matches
Cornell started strong, with a doubles point won in the first two positions, only to watch the Spartans even the score through consecutive singles victories, including a win at No. 1 by Aristotelis Thanos over Radu Papoe. Nathan Mao’s comeback victory extended Cornell’s lead, though Michigan State’s persistence brought the match to a 3-3 tie, setting the stage for McCarthy’s decisive point.
Upcoming Challenges
Cornell looks ahead to a challenging weekend with games against No. 39 Yale on Saturday at 11 a.m. and No. 68 VCU on Sunday at 10 a.m., to be played at the Cary Leeds Tennis Center in the Bronx.
Match summary
Singles Results:
- #27 Aristotelis Thanos (Michigan State) defeated #40 Radu Papoe (Cornell), 6-3, 6-4
- #74 Max Sheldon (Michigan State) defeated Adit sinha (Cornell), 1-6, 6-2, 6-2
- Jack McCarthy (Cornell) defeated #60 matthew Forbes (Michigan State), 6-4, 6-7(2), 7-6(5)
- Rodrigo Fernandes (Cornell) defeated Taym Alazmeh (Michigan State), 6-4, 6-3
- Vuk Radjenovic (Michigan State) defeated Felipe Pinzon (Cornell), 5-7, 7-6(5), 6-0
- Nathan Mao (Cornell) defeated Danial Rakhmatullayev (Michigan State), 1-6, 6-4, 6-4
Doubles Results:
- Rushil Khosla/Eric Verdes (Cornell) defeated Taym Alazmeh/Danial Rakhmatullayev (Michigan State), 6-2
- Adit Sinha/Jack McCarthy (Cornell) vs. Max Sheldon/Mitchell Sheldon (Michigan State), DNF
**What were the key moments or turning points in the match?**
Cornell tennis triumph: FAQs
Q: Who won the decisive match and how?
A: Jack McCarthy clinched the victory for Cornell in a thrilling tiebreaker at No. 3 singles against matthew Forbes.
Q: What was the final score of the match?
A: Cornell triumphed 4-3 over Michigan state.
Q: How did the match start and how did it progress?
A: Cornell started strong, winning both doubles points, but Michigan State fought back to even the score through singles victories. The match ultimately came down to McCarthy’s decisive win.
Q: What are Cornell’s upcoming challenges?
A: Cornell faces tough opponents in No.39 Yale and No. 68 VCU this weekend at the Cary Leeds Tennis Center.
Stay tuned for more updates on Cornell’s exciting tennis season!
