Bruin and Trojan spectators crowded around court six with the crosstown duel tied at three apiece. And in the face of both fanbases, Gianluca Ballotta was the Bruins’ final hope. Read more...
Photo: Junior Gianluca Ballota pivots toward a ball at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
The worst start in the Billy Martin era continues. And the Bruins’ recent results have UCLA’s longest-active head coach searching for answers. “In my 42 years, I don’t think I’ve lost three matches in a row, much less four matches in a row,” Martin, who’s been a coach in Westwood since 1984 and head honcho since 1994, said. Read more...
Photo: Head coach Billy Martin chats with an official at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. UCLA men’s tennis is off to their worst start to a season in Martin’s tenure. (Edward Ho/Daily Bruin)
The Waves led by a point with just two singles courts left up for grabs at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. No. 63 redshirt sophomore Emon van Loben Sels and junior Gianluca Ballotta needed to win their matches to erase their team’s two-match skid. Read more...
Photo: Junior Gianluca Ballota backhands a ball at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. (Libby Li/Daily Bruin)
The Bruins commenced this season with a primary focus: winning a national championship. But amid a slew of illnesses, they have yet to achieve the consistency they emphasized before the dual-match season. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt sophomore Emon van Loben Sels attempts to return a ball with an outstretched backhand. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
It takes heart to win, but heart alone doesn’t guarantee a win. “I don’t think anybody in the stadium could feel like the Bruins didn’t fight their hearts out,” said coach Billy Martin. Read more...
Photo: Senior Giacomo Revelli pumps his fist and shouts after winning a point at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated Feb. 2 at 10:54 p.m. Coach Billy Martin opted to insert a pair of upperclassmen into his lineup Saturday – each of whom made their 2025 debuts. Read more...
Photo: No. 13 sophomore Spencer Johnson attempts a backhand return at the sideline. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated Feb. 20 at 6:21 p.m. Women’s tennis Chloe Agas, Daily Bruin staff Forecasted rain brought an unexpected change in plans, but one thing remained the same – familiarity. Read more...
Photo: Freshmen Olivia Center (left) and Kate Fakih (right) prepare to return a serve at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. The tandem is ranked No. 4 in the nation. (Vivian Le/Daily Bruin)
