Harvard men's tennis (0-2) is set to compete in the Columbia Regional of the ITA Kickoff Weekend, looking to advance to its second ITA Indoor National Championship in three years. They will face No. 24 Michigan State (0-1) on January 22 at 2:00 p.m. ET, in a tournament that also includes Clemson and host South Carolina. The event was rescheduled due to weather conditions. Harvard is seeking its first win of the season after close defeats against Memphis and Middle Tennessee State.

By the Numbers
  • Harvard is 5-1 all-time against Michigan State.
  • Rohan Murali, Nathan Blokhin, and Masato Perera secured singles victories against Memphis.
Yes, But

The Crimson narrowly lost their first two matches and are looking to recover, highlighting the pressure they face to secure a win early in the season.

State of Play
  • Harvard is currently winless this season.
  • Blokhin is the first player to reach double-digit singles wins for Harvard this season, currently standing at 2-0.
What's Next

Following the ITA Kickoff Weekend, Harvard will host Purdue on January 30, marking their first home match of the season.

Bottom Line

With a strong historical record against Michigan State and players in form, Harvard's performance at the Kickoff Weekend could set the tone for the rest of their season.