University of Minnesota Athletics
Friday, February 1
Tuscaloosa, AL
6:00 PM
University of Minnesota
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University of Alabama
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
1,3,2
#1 Singles Match
123
726
Mazen Osama / 0 (24/-) [UA]
663
#2 Singles Match
123
624
Edson Ortiz / 0 [UA]
166
#3 Singles Match
123
264
Patrick Kaukovalta / 0 (41/-) [UA]
626
#4 Singles Match
12
76
Thibault Cancel / 0 [UA]
53
#5 Singles Match
123
166
Zhe Zhou / 0 [UA]
624
#6 Singles Match
12
45
Jeremy Gschwendtner / 0 [UA]
67
Order of Finish:
4,6,5,3,2,1
Players Mentioned
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Gophers Down No. 19 Alabama Off Clincher From Krstanovic
2/1/2019 9:27:00 PM | Men's Tennis
TUSCALOOSA, ALA. - Josip Krstanovic led the University of Minnesota Men's Tennis Team to an upset 4-3 victory over the No. 19 Alabama Crimson Tide. Krstanovic defeated No. 24 Mazen Osama 7-6, 2-6, 6-3 in No. 1 Singles with the match locked up 3-3.
"I picked my game up after doubles even though I didn't have my best doubles day. But, I had to pick it up against Alabama," Krstanovic said. "After a huge doubles point, it was obvious that we had a great opportunity to beat a great team. I started playing my game and decided to enjoy my time on the court as much as I could. Clinching is always fun and I am very happy to do it for my team."
Krstanovic earned his second win over a ranked opponent this season, after defeating No. 31 Decamps of UCF last weekend in the ITA Kick-Off Weekend, making him 2-1 against ranked opponents this season.
DOUBLES
Krstanovic and Justyn Levin dropped No. 1 doubles against Osama adn Patrick Kaukovalta 6-3 before Marino Alpeza and Stefan Milicevic took No. 2 doubles 6-4. Then, Eli Ogilvy and Jackson Allen took the doubles point in a hotly contested match in No. 2 doubles, winning 7-6 (7-5).
SINGLES
Alpeza gave Minnesota a quick 2-0 lead over the Crimson Tide, cleaning up Thibault Cancel in No. 4 singles, winning 7-5, 6-3 with ease. Then, Alabama bounced back with a win in No. 6 singles, with Jeremy Gschwendtner taking down Sebastian Vile in straight sets 6-4, 7-5.
Eli Ogilvy pushed the lead to 3-1 with a comeback win in No. 5 singles over Zhe Zhou 1-6, 6-2, 6-4.
The Gophers then dropped back to back points, with Jackson Allen falling in No. 3 singles 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 to No. 41 Patrick Kaukovalta, while Stefan Milicevic fell 1-6, 6-2, 6-4 in No. 2 singles to Edson Ortiz, tying the dual up at 3-3.
Krstanovic stole the show in No. 1 singles, clinching the dual for Minnesota with a 7-6 (7-4), 2-6, 6-3 win over No. 24 Mazen Osama. Krstanovic's key to the win was his serve, which earned him the win on match point over Osama.
NEXT TIME OUT
The Gophers get a day off in sunny Alabama, away from the polar vortex, before facing off against Auburn on Sunday at noon. Live scoring for the match can be found here.
MINNESOTA 4, No. 19 Alabama 3
Singles competition
1. Josip Krstanovic (MINN) def. #24 Mazen Osama (UA) 7-6 (7-4), 2-6, 6-3
2. Edson Ortiz (UA) def. Stefan Milicevic (MINN) 1-6, 6-2, 6-4
3. #41 Patrick Kaukovalta (UA) def. Jackson Allen (MINN) 6-2, 2-6, 6-4
4. Marino Alpeza (MINN) def. Thibault Cancel (UA) 7-5, 6-3
5. Eli Oglivy (MINN) def. Zhe Zhou (UA) 1-6, 6-2, 6-4
6. Jeremy Gschwendtner (UA) def. Sebastian Vile (MINN) 6-4, 7-5
Doubles competition
1. Mazen Osama/Patrick Kaukovalta (UA) def. Josip Krstanovic/Justyn Levin (MINN) 6-3
2. Eli Oglivy/Jackson Allen (MINN) def. Thibault Cancel/Alexey Nesterov (UA) 7-6 (7-5)
3. Marino Alpeza/Stefan Milicevic (MINN) def. Edson Ortiz/Zhe Zhou (UA) 6-4
Match Notes:
Minnesota 4-1
Alabama 6-1; National ranking #19
Order of finish: Doubles (1,3,2); Singles (4,6,5,3,2,1)
"I picked my game up after doubles even though I didn't have my best doubles day. But, I had to pick it up against Alabama," Krstanovic said. "After a huge doubles point, it was obvious that we had a great opportunity to beat a great team. I started playing my game and decided to enjoy my time on the court as much as I could. Clinching is always fun and I am very happy to do it for my team."
#Gophers get the win over No. 19 Alabama off the back of a HUGE clinching win from Josip Krstanovic in No. 1 singles! Krstanovic won 7-6, 2-6, 6-3, over No. 24 Mazen Osama #Gophers 〽️🎾🇭🇷 pic.twitter.com/3NZc4V9YRh
— Minnesota Men's Tennis (@GopherMTennis) February 2, 2019
Krstanovic earned his second win over a ranked opponent this season, after defeating No. 31 Decamps of UCF last weekend in the ITA Kick-Off Weekend, making him 2-1 against ranked opponents this season.
DOUBLES
Krstanovic and Justyn Levin dropped No. 1 doubles against Osama adn Patrick Kaukovalta 6-3 before Marino Alpeza and Stefan Milicevic took No. 2 doubles 6-4. Then, Eli Ogilvy and Jackson Allen took the doubles point in a hotly contested match in No. 2 doubles, winning 7-6 (7-5).
Allen and Ogilvy's doubles point clincher: #Gophers pic.twitter.com/cFHiA8NG8y
— Minnesota Men's Tennis (@GopherMTennis) February 2, 2019
SINGLES
Alpeza gave Minnesota a quick 2-0 lead over the Crimson Tide, cleaning up Thibault Cancel in No. 4 singles, winning 7-5, 6-3 with ease. Then, Alabama bounced back with a win in No. 6 singles, with Jeremy Gschwendtner taking down Sebastian Vile in straight sets 6-4, 7-5.
Eli Ogilvy pushed the lead to 3-1 with a comeback win in No. 5 singles over Zhe Zhou 1-6, 6-2, 6-4.
The Gophers then dropped back to back points, with Jackson Allen falling in No. 3 singles 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 to No. 41 Patrick Kaukovalta, while Stefan Milicevic fell 1-6, 6-2, 6-4 in No. 2 singles to Edson Ortiz, tying the dual up at 3-3.
Krstanovic stole the show in No. 1 singles, clinching the dual for Minnesota with a 7-6 (7-4), 2-6, 6-3 win over No. 24 Mazen Osama. Krstanovic's key to the win was his serve, which earned him the win on match point over Osama.
Nothing like watching the boys get a top 20 win on a Friday night. Way to be clutch @GopherMTennis pic.twitter.com/YGHlIegska
— Bita Mancera (@BitaMC) February 2, 2019
NEXT TIME OUT
The Gophers get a day off in sunny Alabama, away from the polar vortex, before facing off against Auburn on Sunday at noon. Live scoring for the match can be found here.
MINNESOTA 4, No. 19 Alabama 3
Singles competition
1. Josip Krstanovic (MINN) def. #24 Mazen Osama (UA) 7-6 (7-4), 2-6, 6-3
2. Edson Ortiz (UA) def. Stefan Milicevic (MINN) 1-6, 6-2, 6-4
3. #41 Patrick Kaukovalta (UA) def. Jackson Allen (MINN) 6-2, 2-6, 6-4
4. Marino Alpeza (MINN) def. Thibault Cancel (UA) 7-5, 6-3
5. Eli Oglivy (MINN) def. Zhe Zhou (UA) 1-6, 6-2, 6-4
6. Jeremy Gschwendtner (UA) def. Sebastian Vile (MINN) 6-4, 7-5
Doubles competition
1. Mazen Osama/Patrick Kaukovalta (UA) def. Josip Krstanovic/Justyn Levin (MINN) 6-3
2. Eli Oglivy/Jackson Allen (MINN) def. Thibault Cancel/Alexey Nesterov (UA) 7-6 (7-5)
3. Marino Alpeza/Stefan Milicevic (MINN) def. Edson Ortiz/Zhe Zhou (UA) 6-4
Match Notes:
Minnesota 4-1
Alabama 6-1; National ranking #19
Order of finish: Doubles (1,3,2); Singles (4,6,5,3,2,1)
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