In a tough match on January 21, Harvard men's tennis fell to Middle Tennessee State 6-1 in Murfreesboro, dropping to an 0-2 record. The Crimson secured their only doubles win with Kolos Kincses and Rohan Murali defeating MTSU's Birtan Duran and Antoine Mayoral 6-4. Middle Tennessee, now 3-0, dominated the singles matches, clinching victory with a decisive win at court six. Nathan Blokhin stood out for Harvard, achieving his second consecutive singles win, making him the first player to reach double-digit victories this season.

By the Numbers
  • Harvard's record now stands at 0-2.
  • Nathan Blokhin improved to 10-1 in singles for the season.
State of Play
  • Harvard's next match against No. 20 Michigan State is scheduled for January 22.
  • The ITA Kickoff in Columbia, S.C. was rescheduled due to weather concerns.
What's Next

The Crimson will look to turn their fortunes around against a ranked opponent, Michigan State, aiming to secure their first win of the season. A focused effort in doubles could be crucial for changing their trajectory.

Bottom Line

After a challenging match, Harvard must regroup quickly and capitalize on their upcoming opportunities while addressing weaknesses in their doubles play and maintaining momentum from individual successes, particularly with rising star Nathan Blokhin.