The California men’s tennis team, led by Derrick Chen, is set to compete in its first ACC Championship, facing off against Virginia in the conference tournament quarterfinals. The Golden Bears previously defeated Virginia earlier in the season. The team is ranked 10th and seeded fourth in the tournament.
Cal features three players ranked in singles and a doubles pair ranked 34th in the ITA team poll. Despite a recent loss to Stanford in the Big Slam, the Bears are looking to bounce back in the ACC Championship. Freshman Bernardo Munk Mesa was named ACC Freshman of the Week for his performances against Virginia and Virginia Tech.
On the other hand, Virginia comes into the tournament on a seven-match winning streak. The Cavaliers have two singles players and three doubles pairs ranked, with head coach Andres Pedroso leading the team. Virginia recently defeated SMU in the second round of the ACC Championship.
Fans can stay updated on the Bears’ progress in the tournament by following them on social media platforms. The match between California and Virginia is set to take place on Friday at 12:30 p.m. PT at Cary Tennis Park in Cary, N.C. The Bears are aiming to make a strong debut in the ACC Championship and secure a victory over Virginia to advance in the tournament.
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