Men's Tennis Southern Conference

Two Bucs Advance in Omni-ITA Region II Indoor Championships

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (October 22, 2003) The East Tennessee State mens tennis team began the first day of the Omni-ITA Region II Indoor Championships in Chapel Hill, N.C. with two players advancing in singles qualifying competition.

Moises Serrano (Bucaramanga, Columbia) defeated Stefan Rozycki of Duke 6-3, 6-3 to advance, while

Fernando Fiuri (Villa Maria, Argentina) eliminated Woffords Alex Fridzon in a score of 7-6 (4); 6-3. Frederico Ochoa (Manizales, Columbia) was knocked out of competition by William & Marys Steven Kane 6-1, 6-1.

In doubles competition, the pair of Fiuri and Serrano were defeated 8-2, by UVAs Marko Miklo and Stephen Rozek in the first round.

Serrano and Fiuri move on to the round of 32 to face North Carolina States William Noblitt and Dennis Myers, respectively, in the second day of competition. Matches begin at 8:00 a.m.




Wenesdays Results for the Omni-ITA Region II Indoor Championships




Qualifying Singles

Round of 64

Moises Serrano (ETSU) def. Stefan Rozycki (Duke) 6-3, 6-3

Steven Kane (W&M) def. Federico Ochoa (ETSU) 6-1, 6-1

Fernando Fiuri (ETSU) def. Alex Fridzon (Wofford) 7-6(4); 6-3



Qualifying Doubles

Round of 32

Miklo/Rozek (UVA) def. Fiuri/Serrano (ETSU) 8-2



Thursdays Schedule

Qualifying Singles

Round of 32

8:00 a.m. Moises Serrano (ETSU) vs. William Noblitt (NC State)

10:30 a.m. Fernando Fiuri (ETSU) vs. Dennis Myers (NC State)