Army Men’s Tennis Falters Against Air Force, Falls 4-2 in Tight Contest
ORLANDO, Fla. – In a closely contested match, the Army West Point men’s tennis team bowed 4-2 to Air Force Academy Falcons on Saturday evening at the USTA National Campus.
The Falcons, sitting at 7-1, opened with a bang, clinching the doubles point with wins in the top (6-2) and third (6-3) spots. Army (7-1), though, didn’t go down without a fight. After a quick 2-0 deficit, thanks to Air Force’s win at the No. 6 singles spot, senior Alan Ton recorded a solid 6-4, 6-2 victory in the third singles spot to put Army on the board.
However, Air Force wasn’t ready to let go of the lead. The Falcons extended their advantage to 3-1 with a victory at the No. 5 spot. But Army fans had reason to cheer again as freshman standout Jackson Armistead delivered a come-from-behind win in the top singles spot, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3. Yet, it wasn’t enough to spark an Army comeback, as Air Force sealed the match with a three-set win at No. 2.
Key Performances
- Alan Ton was the only Army player to win in singles, earning a convincing 6-4, 6-2 victory at the No. 3 spot.
- Jackson Armistead’s three-set thriller in the top singles spot was a notable bright spot for Army.
- The doubles team of Matias Feoli and Jimin Jung put up a fight in the first doubles match, but fell 6-2 to Air Force’s Tyler Leaird and Jack Brown.
Up Next
The Black Knights will look to bounce back on Wednesday when Monmouth visits the Lichtenberg Tennis Center at 5 p.m.
Full Results
| Doubles | 1. Jack Brown/Tyler Leaird (AF) def. Matias Feoli/Jimin Jung (Army) 6-2 |
|---|---|
| 2. AJ Moore/Langdon Tingleaf (AF) vs. Jack Hanna/Daniel Choi (Army), 4-4, unfinished | |
| 3. Phillip Deaton/Alec Fritzinger (AF) def. Tucker Culpepper/Marcus Sebastian (Army) 6-3 |
| 1. Jackson Armistead (Army) def. Jack Brown (AF) 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 |
| 2. Phillip Deaton (AF) def. 2-6, 7-6 (2), 6-1 |
| 3. Alan Ton (Army) def. AJ Moore (AF) 6-4, 6-2 |
| 4. Matias Feoli (Army) vs. Alec Fritzinger (AF) 6-2, 6-7 (5), 4-3, unfinished |
| 5. Langdon Tingleaf (AF) def. Daniel Choi (Army) 2-6, 6-0, 6-2 |
| 6. Matthew Staton (AF) def. Davis McDonald (Army) 6-4, 6-0 |
Order of Finish: 3, 1 (Doubles), 6, 3, 5, 1, 2 (Singles)
An intense rally during the Army West Point vs. Air Force Academy men’s tennis match.
Did you know?
The Army West Point men’s tennis team went into the Air Force match with just one loss on the season, a testament to their resilience and determination.
Pro tip for tennis fans
Keep an eye on freshman sensation Jackson Armistead. His ability to rally from a set down bodes well for the Black Knights’ future.
“We got off to a slow start, but some of our guys really dug deep and showed their potential.” – Assistant Coach Bob Geis, Army Men’s Tennis
Source: 247sports.news
FAQ
- Q: When is Army’s next match? A: The Black Knights host Monmouth at 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
- Q: Who was the only Army player to win in singles? A: Alan Ton won 6-4, 6-2 at the No. 3 spot.
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Takeaway: Though the matches didn’t go their way, the Army West Point men’s tennis team showed they have the grit to stay competitive. Fans should expect exciting tennis from the Black Knights the rest of the season.