UF MTN: Florida Wraps Bedford Cup Action

Florida will travel to Tallahassee to compete in ITA Sectionals

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The men’s tennis team wrapped up play at the Bedford Cup on Sunday afternoon.

Mattia Akcan<https://floridagators.com/sports/mens-tennis/roster/mattia-akcan/16659> moved into the consolation bracket following his loss on Friday. Akcan met Benjamin Scott (UNF) on Saturday in the Consolation Qualifying Round of 16. Akcan secured to a 6-1, 6-4 victory against Scott to solidify his spot in the Consolation Quarterfinals.

Akcan defeated Maximo Oberto (Miami) in a 6-2, 6-3 straight set effort and advanced to the Consolation Semifinals where he fell to Jean Deloziere (UNF) 6-0, 7-5.

Tanapatt Nirundorn<https://floridagators.com/sports/mens-tennis/roster/tanapatt-nirundorn/16114> faced Andreas Scott (UNF) in the Quarterfinals on Saturday but fell 7-5, 6-4.

On the doubles side, pair Cordova/Akcan competed in the consolation bracket and defeated to Olivier Lucas/ Kartik Mandla in a 6-4 effort. The duo moved to the Consolation Semifinals where they faced Justin Lyons/ Azariah Rusher (FSU). The duo battled, but Lyons/Rusher outlasted them 7-5.

The Gators will have a week of no competition, but will return to action in Tallahassee for ITA Sectionals Nov. 7-10.

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