The duo won the doubles title at the ITA Southeast Regional Championships on Sunday morning.
ATHENS, Ga. -Tanapatt Nirundorn<https://floridagators.com/sports/mens-tennis/roster/tanapatt-nirundorn/16114> and Henry Jefferson<https://floridagators.com/sports/mens-tennis/roster/henry-jefferson/16661> clinched the Doubles Title at the ITA Southeast Regional Championships on Sunday at the University of Georgia. Florida has now secured six doubles championships in regional competition since 2009.
The duo battled against No. 2 Freddy Blaydes/Niels Ratiu (Georgia) and secured a straight set victory. Nirundorn/Jefferson outlasted the Georgia pair in a hard fought first set claiming a 7-5 victory. With momentum in their favor, the Florida duo carried their strong play into the second set cruising to a 6-1 win.
Nirundorn/Jefferson pulled off two upset wins in the tournament – against No. 33 Thomas Paulsell/Ryan Colby (Georgia) in the quarterfinals and No. 2 Blaydes/Ratiu (Georgia) in the finals – to secure the title. This was the second tournament the pair competed in as a team.
Jefferson also made a run in the singles consolation tournament, advancing to the semifinals before falling to Nacho Serra Sanchez (Georgia) 4-6, 4-6.
Coach Steinberg on Nirundorn and Jefferson’s performance…
“Really proud of Tanapatt and Henry. They have come a long way and were at their best in the biggest moments. Played the right way and is a great win for our program. Go Gators!”
Up Next:
Florida is back at home and will host the Bedford Cup at the Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex beginning on Oct. 25.
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