McLean County Times

Illinois State University concluded the first day of the 67th ITA Collegiate Invitational in San Diego with four wins in singles matches. The event features a competitive field including teams from USC, UC-Riverside, Kennesaw State, University of San Diego, Utah State, and the University of Arizona.

In singles play, Tomas Valencia defeated San Diego's Kasday in straight sets (6-4, 6-4). Caden Scarlett overcame UCR's Aarav Sane with a score of 7-5, 6-4. Valencia also secured a win against Bradley from USC with scores of 3-6, 7-6, and 7-5.

In doubles action, Tom Bevan and Jett Leong faced Justin Lamy and Aarav Sane from UC-Riverside but were defeated by a score of 6-3. At the No. 2 doubles spot, Scarlett and Tomas Valencia were bested by Connor Church (USC) and Anthony Weingarten (KSU) with a set defeat of 6-2.

The Illinois State team will continue their participation tomorrow at 3 p.m. at the Skip and Cindy Tennis Center on the campus of the University of San Diego.

Main Draw No.1: Valencia (ISU) def. Bradley (USC) 3-6, 7-6, 7-5

Qualifier No.1: Valencia (ISU) def. Kasday (USD) 6-4, 6-4

Qualifier No.2: Lamy (UCR) def. Ostro (ISU) 6-4, 7-5

Qualifier No.3: Stelse (UA) def. Bevan (ISU) 6-0, 6-1

Qualifier No.4: Scarlett (ISU) def. Sane (UCR) 7-5, 6-4

Qualifier No.5: Alkotop (USU) def. Dibildox (ISU) 5-7, 5-7

Doubles:

Qualifier No.1: Lamy/Sane (UCR) def. Bevan/Leong (ISU) 6–3

Qualifier No.2: Church/Weingarten (KSU) def.Scarlett/Valencia (ISU), 6–2

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