Looking to match the ITA National Indoor Title won by the school’s women’s tennis program last weekend, the third-ranked UNC men’s team started off their tournament run on the right foot Friday afternoon in Seattle–putting together a clean 4-0 sweep over the No. 22 Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

The win moves the Tar Heels into the quarterfinals of the event, and improves the team’s record this season to 8-0.

After the teams split the first two doubles sets, UNC needed a close 7-5 victory from the team of freshman Benjamin Sigouin and junior Anu Kodali to take the opening point.

Singles competition, however, was another story completely.

Sigouin (6-1, 6-2), William Blumberg (7-5, 6-0), and Simon Soendergaard (6-4, 6-1) each picked up wins in straight sets for the Tar Heels–clinching the opening-round win with ease.

For Notre Dame (7-1), it was the first loss of its 2018 campaign.

Up Next:

The Tar Heels will face No. 6 Texas A&M on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. for a spot in the tournament semifinals.

 

 

Photo via UNC Athletics

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