Vrba Advances, Duo Makes Quarterfinals on Day One of ITA Central Sectional Championships

ANN ARBOR, Mi. – Three members of the Arkansas men’s tennis team finished play on the opening day of the ITA Central Sectional Championships today at Varsity Tennis Center in Ann Arbor, Mi.

In singles action, Jakub Vrba faced No. 110 Khololwam Montsi (Texas A&M), besting him 7-5, 3-6, 7-5. This win continues Vrba’s good play in ITA events this fall. He moves on to face Nikita Filin (Ohio State) Friday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. CT in the Round of 16. Ben Weintraub fell to Bjorn Swinson (Michigan), 4-6, 4-6, sending him to the consolation bracket. Weintraub retired due to injury in his Round of 16 match of the consolation bracket.

No. 25 Vrba/Smillie began their journey in the doubles main draw with a three-set thriller against third seeded No. 44 Bernard/Okonkwo (Ohio State), 3-6, 6-2, 10-5. This victory propels them to the quarterfinals where they will match up with No. 65 Nad/Saracho (Notre Dame) at 1 p.m. CT on Friday afternoon.

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