Sunday, January 30
Orlando, FL
11:00 AM
University of Louisville
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Louisville Heads to Orlando for ITA Kickoff Weekend
January 27, 2022 | Men's Tennis
LOUISVILLE, Ky.— The University of Louisville men's tennis team will stay on the road this week as they travel to Orlando, Fla. to participate in the ITA Kickoff Weekend.
Louisville will take on No. 20 Central Florida in the first round on Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. Tulane and No. 14 Stanford will play in the other first round match. The winners of both first-round matches will face each other in the championship match at 1 p.m. on Jan. 31 with the winner advancing to ITA National Indoors. The other two teams will play a consolation match on Jan. 31 at 10 a.m.
In the past, the ITA Kickoff weekend has been a great indicator for teams looking to have postseason success. Five of the eight teams that advanced past the ITA Kickoff Weekend won their conference tournaments and all eight teams advanced to at least the Round of 16 in the NCAA tournament.
About the Cardinals
Louisville vs. No. 20 Central Florida
Series Record: Central Florida leads 2-1
Last Meeting: Louisville defeated Central Florida 4-3 in the NCAA First Round on May 12, 2017.
Scouting the Knights: Central Florida (0-2) has faced stiff competition to begin the season, falling to No. 7 Georgia and No. 3 Florida. The Knights return five players from last season's team while welcoming three newcomers. Head coach John Roddick is in his fifth season at the helm.
Louisville vs. No. 14 Stanford
Series Record: The potential meeting between the two programs would be the first in school history.
Last Meeting: No previous meeting.
Scouting the Cardinal: Stanford (1-0) defeated No. 15 Pepperdine 5-2 on Jan. 21. The Cardinal return 11 starters from last season's team that advanced to the NCAA Second Round while welcoming two newcomers. Head coach Paul Goldstein is in his eighth season at the helm.
Louisville vs. Tulane
Series Record: Tulane leads 8-2
Last Meeting: Tulane defeated Louisville 4-1 in the Conference USA Men's Tennis Championship at the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center.
Scouting the Green Wave: Tulane (2-0) is coming off 4-3 and 7-0 wins against California and Alcorn State at home. The team returns five letterwinners from last year's roster that ranked No. 23 nationally and posted a 15-8 record including seven wins at home. Head coach Mark Booras is in his 13th season as head coach of the Green Wave.
Louisville will take on No. 20 Central Florida in the first round on Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. Tulane and No. 14 Stanford will play in the other first round match. The winners of both first-round matches will face each other in the championship match at 1 p.m. on Jan. 31 with the winner advancing to ITA National Indoors. The other two teams will play a consolation match on Jan. 31 at 10 a.m.
In the past, the ITA Kickoff weekend has been a great indicator for teams looking to have postseason success. Five of the eight teams that advanced past the ITA Kickoff Weekend won their conference tournaments and all eight teams advanced to at least the Round of 16 in the NCAA tournament.
About the Cardinals
- Louisville is looking to get back in the win column after dropping its last two matches on the road against No. 11 Kentucky and Northwestern.
- Sergio Hernandez (3-0) leads the team in singles wins.
- Josh Howard-Tripp (3-1) leads the team in doubles wins.
- The Cardinals are led by Rodrigo da Silva, who is in his third season at the helm.
Louisville vs. No. 20 Central Florida
Series Record: Central Florida leads 2-1
Last Meeting: Louisville defeated Central Florida 4-3 in the NCAA First Round on May 12, 2017.
Scouting the Knights: Central Florida (0-2) has faced stiff competition to begin the season, falling to No. 7 Georgia and No. 3 Florida. The Knights return five players from last season's team while welcoming three newcomers. Head coach John Roddick is in his fifth season at the helm.
Louisville vs. No. 14 Stanford
Series Record: The potential meeting between the two programs would be the first in school history.
Last Meeting: No previous meeting.
Scouting the Cardinal: Stanford (1-0) defeated No. 15 Pepperdine 5-2 on Jan. 21. The Cardinal return 11 starters from last season's team that advanced to the NCAA Second Round while welcoming two newcomers. Head coach Paul Goldstein is in his eighth season at the helm.
Louisville vs. Tulane
Series Record: Tulane leads 8-2
Last Meeting: Tulane defeated Louisville 4-1 in the Conference USA Men's Tennis Championship at the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center.
Scouting the Green Wave: Tulane (2-0) is coming off 4-3 and 7-0 wins against California and Alcorn State at home. The team returns five letterwinners from last year's roster that ranked No. 23 nationally and posted a 15-8 record including seven wins at home. Head coach Mark Booras is in his 13th season as head coach of the Green Wave.
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