The Book: 2002-03 Tennis (M/W)

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Wednesday's meeting will be the first since 1978

LOUISIANA Là - Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns men's tennis team returns home to Cajun Courts Wednesday to face Southern University for the first time since 1978. The match is set to start at 1:30 p.m.

Univeristy of Louisiana leads the all-time series 5-0.

The Cajuns are coming off a heartbreaking loss to No. 38 Southern Methodist on Saturday in Dallas, Texas. SMU defeated the Cajuns 4-3. Louisiana won the doubles point before entering singles play, where SMU won 4-2.

Louisiana's Jakub Ilowski continued his dominant play against ranked opponents with a 7-6, 7-6 victory over No. 61 Johan Brunstrom. Ilowski improved to 3-1 on the season.

The Cajuns will not be home for long. On Saturday, Louisiana travels to Hattiesburg, Miss., to face Southern Miss at 1:30 p.m.

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Louisiana's Jakub Ilowski notches his fourth consecutive victory

LAFAYETTE - Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns men's tennis team shut out their second consecutive opponent at home Wednesday here at Cajun Courts with a 7-0 victory over Southern University.

Wednesday's match was the first meeting between the two schools since 1978. The Cajuns (2-2) now lead the all-time series 6-0.

Louisiana's Jakub Ilowski improved to 4-1 on the season with his fourth consecutive victory. Ilowski defeated Southern's Alex Hidalgo 6-1, 6-0. Ivan Kovalev and Amanjot Singh both went to third-set tiebreakers with their opponents before pulling out victories. Kovalev defeated Michael Date 3-6, 7-6, 10-8 and Amanjot Singh downed Tommie Pernell 6-3, 4-6, 10-4.

"Today, we didn't play our best even though the score says 7-0," said Louisiana head coach Justin McGrath. "We didn't play well in some places, but we found a way to win."

"In order to beat a ranked opponent, you have to find a way to win. We learned a lot today."

Freshman and Shreveport, La., native Russ Patrick made his first appearance of the spring season. Patrick downed Christopher Williams 6-1, 6-2.

In doubles, UL's duo of Kovalev/Ilowski def. Pernell/Hidalgo 8-0. Michael Tarkowski and Michael Castellana teamed up to beat Michael Date and Christopher Williams 8-3.

Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns men's tennis team returns to action on Saturday when they travel to Hattiesburg, Miss., to face Southern Miss at 1:30 p.m.

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SINGLES
#1 Jakub Ilowski (UL) def. Alex Hidalgo (SU) 6-1, 6-0
#2 Amanjot Singh (UL) def. Tommie Pernell (SU) 6-3, 4-6, 10-4
#3 Michael Tarkowski (UL) def. David Ensignia (SU) 6-2, 7-5
#4 Ivan Kovalev (UL) def. Michael Date (SU) 3-6, 7-6, 10-8
#5 Evghenii Corduneanu (UL) def. Gregory Pipkins (SU) 6-2, 6-2
#6 Russ Patrick (UL) def. Christopher Williams (SU) 6-1, 6-2

DOUBLES
#1 Ilowski/Kovalev (UL) def. Pernell/Hidalgo (SU) 8-0
#2 Tarkowski/Castellana (UL) def. Date/Williams (SU) 8-3
#3 Singh/Corduneanu (UL) def. Ensignia/Galindo (SU) 8-3

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HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Louisiana's Ragin’ Cajun tennis team swept Conference USA member Southern Mississippi 7-0 Sunday here at the Hattiesburg Country Club.

The Cajuns have now won two consecutive matches, including sweeping three of their last four opponents. UL improves to 3-2, while the Golden Eagles drop to 2-4.

In doubles, Marc Lux and Nicolas Carteret of Southern Miss downed UL's Ivan Kovalev and Jakub Ilowski 8-6. The Cajuns won the remaining two doubles matches to earn the doubles point.

In singles, Ilowski extended his winning streak to five matches with a 6-7, 6-2, 6-3 victory over David Canudas. Ilowski is now 5-1 on the season.

Junior and Berlin, Germany, native Michael Tarkowski also improved to 5-1 on the season with a 6-4, 2-6, 6-0 victory over Uwe Gneiting.

“Today, as a team, we learned how to finish,” said Louisiana coach Justin McGrath. “I have never been more proud of a group of guys than I have today.”

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Louisiana's Ilowski defeated the Nation's No. 1 player in January

LAFAYETTE - Louisiana senior tennis player Jakub Ilowski is ranked No. 71 in the nation in the latest rankings released by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association.

Ilowski, a native of Bielsko-Biala, Poland, is 5-1 on the season with wins over No. 1 Benedikt Dorsch of Baylor and No. 61 Johan Brunstrom of Southern Methodist.

"I am very proud of Jakub," said Louisiana head coach Justin McGrath. "He still has a lot to achieve."

"His two wins over ranked opponents this season have propelled him to the next level. He is a different player this season than he has been for the last three seasons."

Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns tennis team returns to action on Friday when they host Texas-Arlington in a 1:30 p.m. match at Cajun Courts.

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Louisiana's Robin Singh improves to 3-2 in singles

HAMMOND – Louisiana’s Lady Cajuns tennis team dropped their fifth straight match Thursday against Southeastern Louisiana 6-1 here at the Southeastern Tennis Complex.

The Cajuns drop to 0-5 on the season, while the Lions improve to 4-0.

Senior Robin Singh broke her two-match losing streak with a 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 victory over Yessica Rizelia. Singh improves to 3-2 on the season.

UL’s doubles team of Fernanda Kompatsher and Thais Bortoletto defeated Southeastern Louisiana’s Inge Legrange and Melanie Sanjuan 8-6.

Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns women’s tennis team continues their six-match road trip Saturday when they face Texas-Arlington at 10 a.m.

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MATCH RESULTS
Southeastern Louisiana 6, Louisiana 1

SINGLES
#1 Thais Bortoletto (UL) l. to Zdenka Puflerova (SLU) 4-6, 6-4, 10-6
#2 Robin Singh (UL) def. Yessica Rizelia (SLU) 3-6, 6-2, 6-1
#3 Susan Linden (UL) l. to Inge Legrange (SLU) 6-3, 6-2
#4 Fernanda Kompatsher (UL) l. to Melanie Sanjuan (SLU) 6-4, 6-1
#5 Lucia Lasso (UL) l. to Justine Vosloo (SLU) 6-4, 6-3

DOUBLES
#1 Singh/Linden (UL) l. to Puflerova/Rizelia (SLU) 8-2
#2 Kompatsher/Bortoletto (UL) def. Legrange/Sanjuan (SLU) 8-6

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Louisiana's Jakub Ilowski (5-1) is riding a five-match winning streak

LAFAYETTE – Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns tennis team looks to extend their homecourt winning streak to three matches Friday afternoon when they host Texas-Arlington at 1:30 p.m. at Cajun Courts.

The Cajuns (3-2) have won their last two matches and three of their last four. UL defeated Southern University 7-0 at Cajun Courts on Feb. 19 and eased past Southern Miss 7-0 in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Sunday.

Senior Jakub Ilowski (5-1), ranked No. 71 by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association earlier this week, enters Friday’s match with a five-match winning streak, dating back to Jan. 20 when he defeated No. 1 Benedikt Dorsch of Baylor. Junior and Berlin, Germany, native Michael Tarkowski is also 5-1 and has a four-match winning streak.

UL's doubles tandem of Amanjot Singh and Evghenii Corduneanu is 5-1 on the season, with a four-match winning streak. Marc Castellana and Tarkowski are 4-2 and also have a four-match winning streak entering Friday’s dual match.

Texas-Arlington (3-3) is 0-3 against nationally-ranked opponents this season. On Sunday, the Mavericks defeated Lamar 6-1. On Saturday, UTA dropped a 6-1 decision at home to No. 36 Rice.

Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns men’s tennis team will close out their weekend at home on Sunday when they host Lamar University at 1:00 p.m. at Cajun Courts.

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Louisiana's Michael Tarkowski improves to 6-1 on the season

LAFAYETTE – Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns men’s tennis team extended their winning streak to three matches with a 4-0 victory over Texas-Arlington Friday here at Cajun Courts.

The Cajuns improve to 4-2 on the season, while the Mavericks drop to 3-4.

Junior Michael Tarkowski (6-1) defeated Texas-Arlington’s David Corrie 6-2, 6-4. With the win, Tarkowski extended his winning streak to five matches.

Louisiana’s Jakub Ilowski, ranked No. 71 in the nation, did not finish his match against Texas-Arlington’s Nathan McGregor. Ilowski dropped the first set 4-6, before winning the second set 6-4.

In doubles, the Cajuns duo of Amanjot Singh and Evghenii Corduneanu improved to 6-1 on the season with an 8-6 victory over UTA’s Javier Carrillo and Alon Goldshuv. They also extended their winning streak to five matches.

“I think today we showed that we continue to grow and improve everyday,” said Louisiana head coach Justin McGrath. “We played with a lot of heart and I am proud of our guys.”

“We are looking forward to Sunday’s match with Lamar.”

Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns men’s tennis team returns to action Sunday when they host Lamar University in a 1:30 p.m. dual match at Cajun Courts.

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MATCH RESULTS
Louisiana 4, Texas-Arlington 0

SINGLES
#1 Jakub Ilowski (UL) vs. Nathan McGregor (UTA) 4-6, 6-4 (Did Not Finish)
#2 Michael Tarkowski (UL) def. David Corrie (UTA) 6-2, 6-4
#3 Amanjot Singh (UL) vs. Javier Carrillo (UTA) 4-6, 6-4 (Did Not Finish)
#4 Ivan Kovalev (UL) def. Niels Buksik (UTA) 6-2, 6-4
#5 Evghenii Corduneanu (UL) vs. Sandy Farguharson (UTA) 5-7, 3-1 (Did Not
Finish)
#6 Marc Castellana (UL) def. Ian Vazquez (UTA) 6-0, 6-1

DOUBLES
#1 Ilowski/Kovalev (UL) def. McGregor/Farguharson (UTA) 8-2
#2 Tarkowski/Castellana (UL) l. to Corrie/Buksik (UTA) 8-6
#3 Singh/Corduneanu (UL) def. Carrillo/Goldshuv (UTA) 8-6

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Louisiana is 0-5 on the season

ARLINGTON, Texas - Louisiana's Lady Cajuns tennis team looks to break their five-match losing streak Saturday against Texas-Arlington.

Match time is set for 10:00 a.m.

The Cajuns (0-5) lost on Thursday to Southeastern Louisiana 6-1 in Hammond. Robin Singh broke her two-match losing streak with a 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 victory of Yessica Rizelia.

Louisiana-Lafayette's Ragin' Cajuns women's tennis team returns to action on Friday when they travel to Troy, Ala., to face Troy State University at 2:00 p.m.

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Louisiana has won their last four matches

LAFAYETTE - Louisiana's Ragin' Cajun tennis team extended their winning streak to four matches Sunday with a 6-1 victory over Lamar University here at Cajun Courts.

The Cajuns improve to 5-2 on the season and have won four consecutive matches and five of their last six.

Senior and No. 71-ranked Jakub Ilowski (6-1) defeated Lamar's Jakob Paulsen 7-6, 6-1. Ilowski extended his winning streak to six matches.

Freshman Ivan Kovalev extended his winning streak for four matches with a 6-2, 6-0 win over Lamar's Nebojsa Murisic. Kovalev improves to 6-2.

Freshman and Shreveport, La., native Russ Patrick made his second appearance of the spring. Patrick lost 7-5, 7-5 to Christian Oliver of Lamar.

In doubles, Freshmen Amanjot Singh and Evghenii Corduneanu improved 6-2 with a 8-2 victory over Lamar's Juan Alatorre and Nebojsa Murisic. Russ Patrick and Marc Castellana also won their doubles match, a 8-3 victory over Thatcher Cribbs and Naeem Kath of Lamar.

"We had a great weekend," said UL head Justin McGrath. "I think we are getting better and better every week."

"We are getting very excited about competing against nationally-ranked opponents next week in Corpus Christi."

Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns men's tennis team travels to Corpus Christi, Texas, on Saturday to compete in the HEB Classic.

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MATCH RESULTS
Louisiana-Lafayette 6, Lamar University 1

SINGLES
#1 No. 71 Jakub Ilowski (UL) def. Jakob Paulsen (Lamar) 7-6, 6-1
#2 Amanjot Singh (UL) def. Naeem Kath (Lamar) 6-3, 7-5
#3 Ivan Kovalev (UL) def. Nebojsa Murisic (Lamar) 6-2, 6-0
#4 Marc Castellana (UL) def. Juan Alatorre (Lamar) 6-2, 6-1
#5 Evghenii Corduneanu (UL) def. John Guerrero (Lamar) 6-0, 6-2
#6 Russ Patrick (UL) l. to Christian Oliver (Lamar) 7-5, 7-5

DOUBLES
#1 Ilowski/Kovalev (UL) l. to Paulsen/Guerrero (Lamar) 8-6
#2 Singh/Corduneanu (UL) def. Alatorre/Murisic (Lamar) 8-2
#3 Patrick/Castellana (UL) def. Cribbs/Kath (Lamar) 8-3

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Louisiana travels to Boulder, Colo., to face #71 Colorado on March 17

LAFAYETTE – Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns tennis star Jakub Ilowski is now ranked No. 62 in the country in the new ITA Rankings, which were released on Wednesday.

Ilowski, a senior from Bielsko-Biala, Poland, broke into the Top 100 on Feb. 24 when he was ranked No. 71 in the country.

Ilowski is currently 7-1 this season and is on a seven-match winning streak.

Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns men's tennis team travels to Boulder, Colo., on Monday, March 17, to face No. 71 Colorado in a 1 p.m. dual match.

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