Georgia Tech's men's tennis team faced mixed results as they concluded day two at the ITA Sectionals and began competing at the Battle of the Beach. Nate Bonetto and Gabrielle Brancatelli were eliminated in their singles matches at the Sectionals, while Gianluca Carlini advanced in the consolation bracket. In doubles, both Yellow Jacket teams were unable to secure wins. At the Battle of the Beach, Robert Bauer was the only player to notch a victory, while his teammates faced losses, including a close match by Rohan Sachdev.

By the Numbers
  • Nate Bonetto lost to Miami's Martin Katz 2-6, 2-6 at ITA Sectionals.
  • Robert Bauer secured a win against South Alabama 7-5, 6-1 at the Battle of the Beach.
Yes, But

Despite a strong performance from some players, the overall results highlight ongoing challenges for the team in high-stakes matches against competitive opponents, suggesting areas for improvement. The trend of dropping close matches can impact team morale and rankings.

State of Play
  • The Yellow Jackets are competing in two events simultaneously, adding pressure on player performance.
  • Upcoming matches on Saturday will be critical for improving standings in both the ITA Sectionals and Battle of the Beach.
What's Next

In anticipation of Saturday's matchups, Tech will seek to build on Bauer’s success and gain momentum by securing crucial victories across both tournaments, which could set the tone for the rest of the season.

Bottom Line

The results from the ITA Sectionals and Battle of the Beach underscore the need for the Yellow Jackets to refine their strategies and bolster their competitive resilience as they aim for greater success in future tournaments.