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Men's Tennis: Doubles team to begin season a little early

The New Mexico men’s tennis team hits the courts Friday to open the fall season, but its nationally-ranked doubles team will first head to Tulsa, Oklahoma to compete in the ITA All-American Championships.

New head coach Ben Dunbar said he will accompany Hayden Sabatka and Bart Van Leijsen to compete in the tournament. Sabataka and Van Leijsen are the No. 15 doubles pairing in the nation, according to the ITA preseason rankings.

The doubles team has already qualified for the main draw and will attempt to advance in singles competition, as well.

The ITA All-American Championships run from Oct.