MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Facing the top-ranked team for the first time in program history, Memphis men's tennis provided a close contest but dropped a 4-1 decision to Wake Forest Saturday evening to cap the ITA Kick-Off Weekend.
The Tigers (5-1) kept pace at the top two spots in the opening point before Wake Forest earned a break to close out court 2 and seal the doubles win.
In singles, the Deacons (5-0) picked up a win at the top spot, and then extended its lead to 3-0 behind a tiebreak win on court 4.