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Men's Tennis
vs ITA Regional Championship
Duke Welcomes Yale, No. 11 Kentucky This Weekend
2/8/2024 3:51:00 PM | Men's Tennis
Match 8
[15] Duke vs. Yale – Friday at 5 p.m.
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Match 9
[15] Duke vs. [11] Kentucky – Sunday at Noon
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DURHAM – No. 15 Duke men's tennis hosts Yale and No. 11 Kentucky for two additional out-of-conference matches inside Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center this weekend.
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The Blue Devils welcome the Bulldogs on Friday at 5 p.m. before hosting the Wildcats on Sunday at noon. Parking is available in the Blue Zone. To view the map, click HERE (PDF). Both contests will be Royal Blue matches, while Sunday is also scheduled as the Blue Devils' Centennial event.
One Duke singles player and one doubles pair were ranked by the ITA in its most recent listing. Sophomore Pedro Rodenas placed No. 47 in singles, while the doubles duo of graduate students Michael Heller and Andrew Zhang rank No. 11.
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Live stats and video are available for all matches.
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Match Information
All home Duke tennis matches are free admission.
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General public parking will be available in the blue zone, with the easiest entrance being at the south end of the Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center. ADA parking is available in the Card Lot with an accessible entrance available on the north end of the Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center. Guests with disabilities will be able to use the elevator indoors to go up to the seating level. The newly renovated addition to the Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center will be accessible via a mulched path on the northwest side of the building. Guests will then be able to use the elevator to go to the seating level.
HISTORY WITH YALE
Friday's contest will be the sixth all-time meeting between the two programs with the Blue Devils holding the 4-1 edge on the series. The last time these two teams faced off was March 23, 1988, when Duke claimed a 6-0 at a neutral site in Irvine, California. The Blue Devils are riding a two-match winning streak over the Bulldogs.
SCOUTING THE BULLDOGS
The Bulldogs bring an undefeated record into Friday's match following 7-0 victories over Temple and Purdue last weekend. Senior Theo Dean is the lone Yale player listed in the recent ITA singles rankings with the Livermore, California, native coming in at No. 73. He holds a 9-2 overall record, including a 2-0 dual mark on the top court.
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HISTORY WITH NO. 11 KENTUCKY
The Blue Devils and Wildcats have faced off 24 previous times with Duke leading the all-time series at 14-10. Kentucky has won the last three meetings between these programs with the Blue Devils' last victory coming on Feb. 9, 2020, following a 4-1 win in Durham.
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SCOUTING THE WILDCATS
Kentucky ranks as the No. 11 team nationally according to the most recent ITA poll. The Wildcats hold a 6-1 record on the year with their lone loss coming at the hands of Alabama in the ITA Kickoff Weekend. During Kentucky's last outing, the Wildcats downed No. 3 Virginia, 4-3, in Lexington, after freshman Eli Stephenson clinched the win on court five. Graduate Taha Baadi ranks as the No. 27 singles player nationally, while the senior-redshirt senior doubles duo of Joshua Lapadat and JJ Mercer rank No. 44.
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UP NEXT
The Blue Devils head to New York City for the National Team Indoor Championships, which run February 16-19. The event is hosted by Columbia University and USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Additional details such as Duke's opponents and timing of matches have yet to be determined.
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To stay up to date with Blue Devils men's tennis, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeMTEN". Â
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Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
#GoDuke
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[15] Duke vs. Yale – Friday at 5 p.m.
Watch | Live Results
Match 9
[15] Duke vs. [11] Kentucky – Sunday at Noon
Watch | Live Results
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DURHAM – No. 15 Duke men's tennis hosts Yale and No. 11 Kentucky for two additional out-of-conference matches inside Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center this weekend.
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The Blue Devils welcome the Bulldogs on Friday at 5 p.m. before hosting the Wildcats on Sunday at noon. Parking is available in the Blue Zone. To view the map, click HERE (PDF). Both contests will be Royal Blue matches, while Sunday is also scheduled as the Blue Devils' Centennial event.
One Duke singles player and one doubles pair were ranked by the ITA in its most recent listing. Sophomore Pedro Rodenas placed No. 47 in singles, while the doubles duo of graduate students Michael Heller and Andrew Zhang rank No. 11.
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Live stats and video are available for all matches.
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Match Information
All home Duke tennis matches are free admission.
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General public parking will be available in the blue zone, with the easiest entrance being at the south end of the Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center. ADA parking is available in the Card Lot with an accessible entrance available on the north end of the Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center. Guests with disabilities will be able to use the elevator indoors to go up to the seating level. The newly renovated addition to the Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center will be accessible via a mulched path on the northwest side of the building. Guests will then be able to use the elevator to go to the seating level.
HISTORY WITH YALE
Friday's contest will be the sixth all-time meeting between the two programs with the Blue Devils holding the 4-1 edge on the series. The last time these two teams faced off was March 23, 1988, when Duke claimed a 6-0 at a neutral site in Irvine, California. The Blue Devils are riding a two-match winning streak over the Bulldogs.
SCOUTING THE BULLDOGS
The Bulldogs bring an undefeated record into Friday's match following 7-0 victories over Temple and Purdue last weekend. Senior Theo Dean is the lone Yale player listed in the recent ITA singles rankings with the Livermore, California, native coming in at No. 73. He holds a 9-2 overall record, including a 2-0 dual mark on the top court.
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HISTORY WITH NO. 11 KENTUCKY
The Blue Devils and Wildcats have faced off 24 previous times with Duke leading the all-time series at 14-10. Kentucky has won the last three meetings between these programs with the Blue Devils' last victory coming on Feb. 9, 2020, following a 4-1 win in Durham.
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SCOUTING THE WILDCATS
Kentucky ranks as the No. 11 team nationally according to the most recent ITA poll. The Wildcats hold a 6-1 record on the year with their lone loss coming at the hands of Alabama in the ITA Kickoff Weekend. During Kentucky's last outing, the Wildcats downed No. 3 Virginia, 4-3, in Lexington, after freshman Eli Stephenson clinched the win on court five. Graduate Taha Baadi ranks as the No. 27 singles player nationally, while the senior-redshirt senior doubles duo of Joshua Lapadat and JJ Mercer rank No. 44.
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UP NEXT
The Blue Devils head to New York City for the National Team Indoor Championships, which run February 16-19. The event is hosted by Columbia University and USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Additional details such as Duke's opponents and timing of matches have yet to be determined.
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To stay up to date with Blue Devils men's tennis, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeMTEN". Â
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Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
#GoDuke
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