Kapshuk Falls in ITA Main Draw Opener

Thursday, October 5

Tulsa, Okla.

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Texas Tech Athletics

Saint Francis/ITA All-American Main Draw

October 05, 2017 | Men's Tennis

Artem Kapshuk will play in Friday’s consolation bracket at the Saint Francis ITA All-American Championships.

Tulsa, Okla. – Artem Kapshuk of the Texas Tech men's tennis team was handed a 7-5, 6-4 defeat by Oklahoma's Ferran Calvo during Thursday's opening round of the main draw at the Case Tennis Center on the University of Tulsa campus.

After he dropped the first set 7-5, Kapshuk nearly erased a 4-1 deficit in set two. He got back on-serve at 4-5 but was broken on a deuce point to conclude the match. Kapshuk will look to bounce back versus Alexander Cozbinov of UNLV in the consolation bracket on Friday.

"Artem didn't really have his best stuff today but still had a chance," Texas Tech head coach Brett Masi said. "He fought hard but had to play from behind the entire match. Hopefully, he can play better tomorrow in the consolation."

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2017 Saint Francis ITA All-American Championships Results – Thursday, October 5, 2017
Singles – Main Draw – Round of 64
Ferran Calvo (Oklahoma) defeats Artem Kapshuk (Texas Tech): 7-5, 6-4

2017 Saint Francis ITA All-American Championships Schedule – Friday, October 6, 2017
Singles – Consolation – Round of 32
Artem Kapshuk (Texas Tech) vs. Alexander Cozbinov (UNLV)