SAN DIEGO, CA – The No. 29 Princeton men’s tennis team suffered a 4-1 loss to No. 16 University of San Diego on Saturday, concluding their second trip to the California university this season. The defeat comes on the heels of a Thursday victory over Memphis on the same courts, and follows earlier wins against Miami and a loss to Arizona State this season. The Tigers now hold an overall record of 14-4, with a 2-2 mark at the University of San Diego and a 12-2 record in all other matches.
Despite the loss, Princeton secured a point thanks to a strong performance from junior Landon Ardila at the No. 3 singles position. Ardila defeated Vincent Marysko in a hard-fought match, taking the first set 6-1, dropping the second 2-6, before rallying for a 6-3 victory in the final set. The match showcased Ardila’s resilience, building on a strong season that saw him ranked as high as No. 105 in singles play, according to Princeton University Athletics.
The Toreros ultimately proved too strong, securing victories in the remaining singles matches and the doubles point. The match highlighted the competitive landscape of collegiate tennis, with both teams battling for crucial rankings and positioning as the season progresses.
Match Details
Here’s a breakdown of the results from the match between No. 16 San Diego and No. 29 Princeton:
| Singles | Result |
|---|---|
| No. 1 Paul Inchauspe (P) vs. Oliver Tarvet (SD) | 6-1, 3-6, 0-5 (DNF) |
| No. 2 Top Nidunjianzan (P) vs. Manvydas Balciunas (SD) | 6-4, 6-4 (SD win) |
| No. 3 Landon Ardila (P) vs. Vincent Marysko (SD) | 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 (P win) |
| No. 4 Sebastian Sec (P) vs. Stian Klaassen (SD) | 7-5, 2-6 (DNF) |
| No. 5 Milan Markovits (P) vs. Lambert Ruland (SD) | 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 (SD win) |
| No. 6 Aleksandar Mitric (P) vs. Neo Niedner (SD) | 6-1, 6-3 (SD win) |
In doubles play, San Diego secured the point with victories at No. 1 and No. 3. The No. 2 doubles match was left unfinished. The full doubles results are as follows:
| Doubles | Result |
|---|---|
| No. 1 Adrien Berrut/Lambert Ruland (SD) vs. Landon Ardila/Paul Inchauspe (P) | 6-3 (SD win) |
| No. 2 Meecah Bigun/Top Nidunjianzan (P) vs. Oliver Tarvet/Vincent Marysko (SD) | 3-4 (DNF) |
| No. 3 Manvydas Balciunas/Stian Klaassen (SD) vs. Aleksandar Mitric/Sebastian Sec (P) | 6-1 (SD win) |
Looking Ahead
Princeton will look to rebound from this loss as they continue their season. The team’s performance this fall, including the qualification of Landon Ardila and Paul Inchauspe for the NCAA Individual Championships through their success at the ITA Men’s All-American Championships, demonstrates their potential for continued success, as reported by The Daily Princetonian. The team will undoubtedly analyze this match against San Diego to identify areas for improvement and refine their strategy as they prepare for upcoming challenges.
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