The Yellow Jackets faced tough competition in the Battle of the Beach, suffering defeats against Florida State in doubles and Tulane in singles. In doubles, the pair of Robert Bauer and Owen DeMuth lost 3-8, while both singles matches also ended in losses—DeMuth fell 3-6, 0-6 and Bauer lost 2-6, 2-6. Additionally, Gianluca Carlini was eliminated in the consolation bracket quarterfinals of the ITA Sectionals, losing 4-6, 4-6 against Georgia's Colby Ryan. The team’s tournament experience wraps up on Sunday. Simultaneously, the $500 million Full Steam Ahead initiative is underway to boost Georgia Tech athletics, focusing on significant facility renovations and program support.

By the Numbers
  • Robert Bauer and Owen DeMuth lost their doubles match 3-8.
  • Owen DeMuth and Robert Bauer lost singles matches 0-6, 3-6 and 2-6, 2-6 respectively.
State of Play
  • The Yellow Jackets are currently competing in the Battle of the Beach tournament.
  • Georgia Tech's Full Steam Ahead initiative aims to enhance athletic facilities and operations with a $500 million funding goal.
What's Next

The Yellow Jackets will conclude their participation in the Battle of the Beach on Sunday, with anticipated results impacting their season progress. Ongoing fundraising efforts under the Full Steam Ahead initiative will continue to evolve as improvements are planned for athletic facilities.

Bottom Line

The Yellow Jackets faced challenging matches at the Battle of the Beach, underscoring the need for performance improvement. As the Full Steam Ahead initiative progresses, it promises transformative support for Georgia Tech athletics, with goals set for a stronger competitive future.