UCLA beats USC
The top-ranked UCLA men’s tennis team continued its
undefeated season Tuesday, beating No. 21 USC 5-2. But in the
process, up-and-coming freshman and No. 3 singles Tobias Clemens
injured himself and was forced to retire from the match.
The Bruins opened the match winning two out of three doubles
matches to claim the doubles point. Freshman Marcin Matkowski and
sophomore Travis Rettenmaier defeated freshman Damien Spizzo and
junior Andrew Park 8-5 at second doubles. At third doubles, Clemens
and sophomore Lassi Ketola defeated Trojans Parker Collins and
Ruben Torres, 8-3. Bruins senior Jean-Noel Grinda, Matkowski,
sophomore Erfan Djahangiri and sophomore Lassi Ketola all won in
singles.
Despite winning, the team’s happiness was limited as
Clemens strained his calf muscle. Clemens is expected to be out for
about a week.
“Luckily we have good depth, so we should be OK,”
Head Coach Billy Martin said.
Brief compiled by Greg Schain, Daily Bruin Contributor.