CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Stetson University Men's Tennis dropped a 5-1 decision to the University of Miami on Saturday at the Neil Schiff Tennis Center. With forecasted rain in the area, the match began with singles play and the doubles point was not contested.
Miami opened the scoring on court five, where Rafael Segado claimed the first set before Mihnea Maftei was forced to retire. The Hurricanes followed with wins at the top of the lineup, as Antonio Prat defeated Alexandre Verlaguet at No. 1 singles and Jules Garot topped Marc Saura at No. 6.
Christian Kuehne battled at No. 2 singles but fell to Nacho Serra in straight sets, giving Miami its fourth point of the day.
Stetson's lone point came at No. 3 singles, where Xavier Sarda Marti earned an impressive three-set victory over Jakub Kroslak. Sarda Marti took the opening set 6-4, dropped the second, and responded with a strong finish to close out the match with a 6-3 win in the third.
Miami sealed the final score at No. 4 singles, as Mehdi Sadaoui outlasted James Lorenzetti in three sets.
Singles
Antonio Prat (UM) def. Alexandre Verlaguet (STET) 6-1, 6-2
Nacho Serra (UM) def. Christian Kuehne (STET) 6-3, 6-3
Xavier Sarda Marti (STET) def. Jakub Kroslak (UM) 6-4, 3-6, 6-3
Mehdi Sadaoui (UM) def. James Lorenzetti (STET) 6-1, 4-6, 6-3
Rafael Segado (UM) vs. Mihnea Maftei (STET) 6-4, ret.
Jules Garot (UM) def. Marc Saura (STET) 6-1, 7-6 (7)
QUOTE FROM COACH
"Playing away is tough—especially against a team of Miami's caliber," said Head Coach John Shade. "I was proud of how our guys continued to fight throughout our singles matches. Xavi earned a good singles victory on the road. Overall, we had chances to finish winning some tough sets but came up short."
Up Next
Stetson remains in Coral Gables on Sunday, Feb. 1 for a matchup against Kennesaw State. First serve is set for 11:00 a.m. at the Neil Schiff Tennis Center.
About Stetson Athletics
At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 19 NCAA Division I sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts @StetsonHatters
