The Bruins snapped a 42-year-long streak Saturday morning. UCLA men’s tennis (1-2) dropped a 4-2 decision to No. 15 Harvard (4-1) at Murr Center in Boston to commence ITA Kickoff Weekend, after which it found its first victory of the season against Ole Miss (4-2) in the consolation match. Read more...

Photo: Freshman Spencer Johnson slams a baseline backhand. The newcomer didn’t drop a single set during ITA Kickoff Weekend, emerging victorious in both doubles and both singles matches he competed in. (Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin senior staff)

The mist evaporated, and so did the mirage of a Bruin win. UCLA men’s tennis (0-1) fell to No. 19 Texas A&M (1-0) 4-3 in its season opener Wednesday at Los Angeles Tennis Center. Read more...

Photo: Giacomo Revelli celebrates after winning a point. The junior secured the Bruins’ first singles point of the day in straight sets. (Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin senior staff)

The collegiate courts were the great unknown to Spencer Johnson and Emon van Loben Sels last season. Neither of the freshmen were active in dual-match play – the latter watched from the sidelines during his redshirt year and the former was yet to begin his Bruin career. Read more...

Photo: Freshmen Spencer Johnson (left) and Emon van Loben Sels hold the Dennis Rizza Classic doubles trophy at Jack Kramer Club. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)

This post was updated Nov. 2 at 9:52 p.m. Winter is coming, and the trees are losing their leaves. But the Bruins are entering a season of blossoming. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore Aadarsh Tripathi locks his eyes on the ball in preparation for a forehand swing. (Julia Zhou/Assistant Photo editor)