Texas Tech Red Raiders Smash Illinois State Redbirds, 7-0

Feb. 15, 2003

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico - - The Texas Tech men's tennis team smashed Illinois State today, 7-0, while on the road in Albuquerque, N.M. This victory increases their record to 3-1 for the season.

All of the Red Raiders came out victorious in singles action. In the No. 1 spot, Diederik de Groot defeated George Uskokovic, 2-6, 6-1, 7-6. Alfonso Perez was successful in the No. 2 position as he defeated Jason Smit, 2-6, 6-2, 6-2. In the No. 3 spot, Esat Tanik demolished Marek Blaskovic, 6-7, 6-3, 6-2, while in the No. 4 position, Devin Wakeford overcame Ben Pettinari, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1. Filling the No. 5 position, Michael Innerebner conquered Ben Cappuccitti, 6-1, 7-6 and John Walker dominated Chris Foley, 6-7, 6-2, 6-2, in the No. 6 spot.

"It's very rare to win all five three set matches, but it was great," said head coach Tim Siegel. "I think there was a lap in concentration and focus that led us to have to play that third set. We will have to play much better to win against New Mexico."

The Red Raiders were also able to win the point for doubles, winning two of the three positions. At No. 1 Wakeford/de Groot defeated Uskokovic/Pettinari, 8-2. Perez/ Tanik thrash Smit/Blaskovic, 8-1, in the No. 2 spot.

The Red Raiders will stay in Albuquerque and face New Mexico at 2 p.m. (CT) Sunday, Feb. 16.

Men's Tennis ResultsTech vs. Illinois Stateat Albuquerque, N.M.February 15, 2003Final: 7-0
SinglesNo. 1 Diederik de Groot (TT) defeated George Uskokovic (ISU), 2-6, 6-1, 7-6No. 2 Alfonso Perez (TT) defeated Jason Smit (ISU), 2-6, 6-2, 6-2No. 3 Esat Tanik (TT) defeated Marek Blaskovic (ISU), 6-7, 6-3, 6-2No. 4 Devin Wakeford (TT) defeated Ben Pettinari (ISU), 6-2, 3-6, 6-1No. 5 Michael Innerebner (TT) defeated Ben Cappuccitti (ISU), 6-1, 7-6No. 6 John Walker (TT) defeated Chris Foley (ISU), 6-7, 6-2, 6-2
DoublesNo. 1 Wakeford/de Groot (TT) defeated Uskokovic/Pettinari (ISU), 8-2No. 2 Perez/ Tanik (TT) defeated Smit/Blaskovic (ISU), 8-1No. 3 Foley/Andy Martin defeated Innerebner/Jonathan John (TT), 8-6

Texas Tech Red Raiders Smash Illinois State Redbirds, 7-0

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