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Blue Devils' ACC Championship History
4/24/2020 1:00:00 PM | Men's Tennis
DURHAM, N.C. – During this week over the years, Duke men's tennis captured 11 of its 12 ACC Championship titles. The Blue Devils' first title in program history was in 1982.
Under former head coach Jay Lapidus' leadership, the Blue Devils won all 11 of those championships. While having many matches to pick from, the dramatic rally to defeat Virginia in 2006 stands out the most.
"The most memorable has to be the last one," Lapidus said. "It was the 2006 final versus UVA. We were down 3-0 and very close to getting swept. Slowly but surely, we fought back and won the final four matches and the title. I still recall Stephen Amritraj winning the deciding match in three sets and the incredible celebration that followed. That was a very special team made up of incredible young men. Thankfully, I stay in very close touch with that team and we have endlessly relived the match."
During his playing career at Duke, head coach Ramsey Smith won an ACC title all four years ('98-'01) and was named the MVP in back-to-back tournaments as a junior and senior. Assistant coach Jonathan Stokke won two titles as a Blue Devil and earned MVP honors in 2006.
Recap all 11 of Duke's ACC Championship victories.
1991, April 21 – After edging Wake Forest (5-4) in the first round of the ACC Tournament and defeating Clemson (5-1) in the semifinals, Duke men's tennis won its second ACC Championship with a 5-2 victory over North Carolina. Jason Rubell was selected as the Tournament's MVP while Lapidus earned his first of many league titles as a first-year head coach.
1993, April 25 – The '93 squad claimed Duke's third ACC Championship after its second undefeated conference season. The Blue Devils defeated Virginia (5-2), Wake Forest (6-1) and downed North Carolina (5-1) to earn the title. Willy Quest was selected as the MVP.
1994, April 24 – Duke cruised to a 7-0 victory over NC State and topped Clemson, 6-1, before claiming the ACC title with a 4-1 win over Georgia Tech. Following a strong performance in the ACC Tournament, Chris Pressley was awarded MVP honors.
1995, April 23 – With a 7-0 win over NC State and a close 4-3 victory against North Carolina, Duke won its third straight ACC Championship with a 5-1 feat over Clemson. Philippe Moggio was named MVP while Lapidus earned his third ACC Coach of the Year award.
1996, April 21 – Following wins over Georgia Tech and Florida State, Duke men's tennis won its fourth straight ACC Championship with a 4-1 triumph over North Carolina. With a strong performance in the tournament, Rob Chess earned ACC Tournament MVP honors.
1998, April 26 – Duke posted its second straight undefeated regular season before notching the program's seven conference championship. The Blue Devils beat NC State and Florida State before picking up a 4-2 victory over Virginia in the final. Dmitry Muzyka was tabbed the ACC Tournament MVP.
1999, April 25 – The Blue Devils opened the ACC tournament with a 4-1 win versus NC State before picking up two 4-0 victories over Virginia and Georgia Tech to win Duke's seventh ACC title in nine years. Pedro Escudero was named the ACC Tournament MVP.
2000, April 23 – Duke finished its conference season with an 8-0 mark before winning the ACC Championship for the third straight year. The Blue Devils swept NC State, 5-0, defeated Virginia, 6-1, and beat North Carolina, 4-1, to take the conference title. Smith was awarded the ACC Tournament MVP.
2001, April 22 – Duke continued to show its dominance with its four consecutive ACC Championship after cruising through the regular league action with an unblemished record at 8-0. The Blue Devils blanked Maryland in the first round, 5-0, and beat Wake Forest, 4-1, to advance to the final. Duke swept Clemson, 4-0, as Smith was named the ACC Tournament MVP for back-to-back seasons.
2003, April 20 – Duke swept Maryland and Wake Forest to begin the ACC Tournament and capped off its title run with a 4-1 victory over Clemson. Michael Yani was named the ACC Tournament MVP after going 3-0 in singles action without dropping a set. The Blue Devils went undefeated in ACC action with an 8-0 record while winnings its third consecutive conference title.
2006, April 23 – The Blue Devils paved their way to the ACC Tournament Final with wins over Virginia Tech, 4-1, and Florida State, 4-2. After trailing 3-0 early in the championship match, Duke rallied to win its 12th ACC title as Amritraj clinched the victory with a three-set win on court six. Stokke was named ACC Tournament MVP after posting a 3-0 record in singles action.
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Under former head coach Jay Lapidus' leadership, the Blue Devils won all 11 of those championships. While having many matches to pick from, the dramatic rally to defeat Virginia in 2006 stands out the most.
"The most memorable has to be the last one," Lapidus said. "It was the 2006 final versus UVA. We were down 3-0 and very close to getting swept. Slowly but surely, we fought back and won the final four matches and the title. I still recall Stephen Amritraj winning the deciding match in three sets and the incredible celebration that followed. That was a very special team made up of incredible young men. Thankfully, I stay in very close touch with that team and we have endlessly relived the match."
During his playing career at Duke, head coach Ramsey Smith won an ACC title all four years ('98-'01) and was named the MVP in back-to-back tournaments as a junior and senior. Assistant coach Jonathan Stokke won two titles as a Blue Devil and earned MVP honors in 2006.
Recap all 11 of Duke's ACC Championship victories.
1991, April 21 – After edging Wake Forest (5-4) in the first round of the ACC Tournament and defeating Clemson (5-1) in the semifinals, Duke men's tennis won its second ACC Championship with a 5-2 victory over North Carolina. Jason Rubell was selected as the Tournament's MVP while Lapidus earned his first of many league titles as a first-year head coach.
1993, April 25 – The '93 squad claimed Duke's third ACC Championship after its second undefeated conference season. The Blue Devils defeated Virginia (5-2), Wake Forest (6-1) and downed North Carolina (5-1) to earn the title. Willy Quest was selected as the MVP.
1994, April 24 – Duke cruised to a 7-0 victory over NC State and topped Clemson, 6-1, before claiming the ACC title with a 4-1 win over Georgia Tech. Following a strong performance in the ACC Tournament, Chris Pressley was awarded MVP honors.
1995, April 23 – With a 7-0 win over NC State and a close 4-3 victory against North Carolina, Duke won its third straight ACC Championship with a 5-1 feat over Clemson. Philippe Moggio was named MVP while Lapidus earned his third ACC Coach of the Year award.
1996, April 21 – Following wins over Georgia Tech and Florida State, Duke men's tennis won its fourth straight ACC Championship with a 4-1 triumph over North Carolina. With a strong performance in the tournament, Rob Chess earned ACC Tournament MVP honors.
1998, April 26 – Duke posted its second straight undefeated regular season before notching the program's seven conference championship. The Blue Devils beat NC State and Florida State before picking up a 4-2 victory over Virginia in the final. Dmitry Muzyka was tabbed the ACC Tournament MVP.
1999, April 25 – The Blue Devils opened the ACC tournament with a 4-1 win versus NC State before picking up two 4-0 victories over Virginia and Georgia Tech to win Duke's seventh ACC title in nine years. Pedro Escudero was named the ACC Tournament MVP.
2000, April 23 – Duke finished its conference season with an 8-0 mark before winning the ACC Championship for the third straight year. The Blue Devils swept NC State, 5-0, defeated Virginia, 6-1, and beat North Carolina, 4-1, to take the conference title. Smith was awarded the ACC Tournament MVP.
2001, April 22 – Duke continued to show its dominance with its four consecutive ACC Championship after cruising through the regular league action with an unblemished record at 8-0. The Blue Devils blanked Maryland in the first round, 5-0, and beat Wake Forest, 4-1, to advance to the final. Duke swept Clemson, 4-0, as Smith was named the ACC Tournament MVP for back-to-back seasons.
2003, April 20 – Duke swept Maryland and Wake Forest to begin the ACC Tournament and capped off its title run with a 4-1 victory over Clemson. Michael Yani was named the ACC Tournament MVP after going 3-0 in singles action without dropping a set. The Blue Devils went undefeated in ACC action with an 8-0 record while winnings its third consecutive conference title.
2006, April 23 – The Blue Devils paved their way to the ACC Tournament Final with wins over Virginia Tech, 4-1, and Florida State, 4-2. After trailing 3-0 early in the championship match, Duke rallied to win its 12th ACC title as Amritraj clinched the victory with a three-set win on court six. Stokke was named ACC Tournament MVP after posting a 3-0 record in singles action.
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