Redlicki Captures Singles Title

ATHENS, Ga. – Mike Redlicki, the No. 11 ranked player in the nation, picked up right where he left off last season. As the top seed in the Division I singles draw at the Southern Intercollegiate in Athens,  Redlicki did not drop a set through six matches and won the singles title Monday.

After defeating the No. 40 ranked player in the quarterfinals and the No. 109 ranked player in the semifinals, Redlicki completed his title run with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Oklahoma’s Spencer Papa, the No. 7 seed in the tournament and No. 45 player in the nation, in Monday’s final.

“Mike played a beautiful match against Spencer in the final,” head coach Andy Jackson said. “He beat a quality field in brutally hot conditions this weekend. He earned the title with hard work and smart play. The Razorbacks are very proud of him. Next up for us is the ITA All-American as we continue to get ready for the team season in January.”

The doubles team of Austin Robles and Johan den Toom also concluded play at the Southern Intercollegiate, falling to the Georgia State doubles team of Jack MacFarlane and Felipe Jaworski, 4-6, 6-1, 10-3, in Monday’s semifinals in Division II doubles.

The Razorbacks return to the courts this weekend at the ITA All-American Championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with play beginning Saturday.

Southern Intercollegiate:

Monday Results:

Division I Singles:

• (Final) No. 1 Mike Redlicki def. No. 11 Spencer Papa (Oklahoma), 6-4, 6-4

Division II Doubles:

• (Semifinals) Jack MacFarlane/Felipe Jaworski (Georgia State) def. Austin Robles/Johan den Toom, 4-6, 6-1, 10-3

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