TEMPE– After a midseason break, Sun Devil Men's Tennis (5-4) welcomes No. 7 University of San Diego (9-2) to Tempe for a matinee showdown on Sunday, February 23. The match is slated to start at noon AZT at Whiteman Tennis Center. Admission is free to fans.
Sun Devil Notables (5-4):
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No. 38th in the ITA Team Polls
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ASU had two doubles pairs ranked in this week's ITA Polls. Bor Artnak/Matic Dimic at #55 and Tanner Povey/Daniel Phillips at #62
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Bor Artnak has won his last four matchups dating back to February 6th, and leads the team with six singles wins.
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The Sun Devils boast a 4-1 record at home this season.
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In eight matches against USD, the Sun Devils are 4-4, including two losses in their last two matches against the Toreros last season.
Previewing the Toreros (9-2):
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Have won eight out of their last 10 matches, including a win against then-ranked No. 7 Duke, to improve to 9-2 on the season.
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Their only losses have come from the No. 2 TCU on the road and No. 14 Arizona
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The Toreros have three singles players ranked in the top 100: Oliver Tarvet (#4), Savriyan Danilov (#44), and Stian Klassen (#100).
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USD is home to the #1 doubles pair in the nation, Oliver Tarvet and Stian Klaassen.
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