Blue Devils Strong During Day One of ITA Carolina Regional

CARY, N.C. – Duke men's tennis won eight of its 12 matches during Day One of the ITA Carolina Regional Championship on Friday at Cary Tennis Park.

Three of the six individuals playing in the singles draw advanced to Saturday's Round of 32 in Faris Khan, Pedro Rodenas and Andrew Zhang.

The Blue Devils started the day claiming five-of-six matches during the opening round on Friday, all being two-set victories.

Khan defeated Coastal Carolina's Lucas Wayenburg 7-5, 6-4 in the round of 64 to continue in the singles tournament. Rodenas also competed against a Chanticleer in the second round, besting Maj Tomac 6-2, 6-2. Zhang then closed out the day with a 6-0, 6-1 win over Zac Larke of College of…