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Alabama’s Planinsek and Zimnokh Win Doubles, Planinsek Wins Singles at TuscaBama UTR
11/13/2023 3:47:00 PM | Men's Tennis
The Crimson Tide swept the singles and doubles competitions as UA had the top two athletes in both events
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. –– The Crimson Tide competed in an all-Alabama final on Monday as members of the Alabama men's tennis team faced off in the championship match in both the singles and doubles events at the TuscaBama UTR.
Filip Planinsek and Andrii Zimnokh emerged victorious in the doubles final after going head-to-head with UA duo Yair Sarouk and Matias Ponce De Leon.
Planinsek and Ponce De Leon both recorded a singles win in their respective semifinal match to meet once again in the finals. Planinsek would come out on top, winning his second event title of the day with a 6-3, 6-4 score.
The Match
- Planinsek opened the day with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Radomir Tomic in the singles semifinals
- Ponce De Leon secured the win over UA teammate Andrii Zimnokh in a back-and-forth, three-set match
- Ponce De Leon went 3-6, 6-4, 10-2 to earn a spot in the championship
- Before facing off in the singles finale, Planinsek and Ponce De Leon went head-to-head in the doubles championships
- Planinsek alongside teammate Zimnokh took a 6-3 victory over Alabama's Yair Sarouk and Ponce De Leon
- Following doubles, Planinsek would secure a 6-3, 6-4 victory to claim the singles crown
Next
- TuscaBama UTR closed the fall portion of the Crimson Tide's schedule
- UA will return to action in January
Results
Doubles
- F | Andrii Zimnokh/Filip Planinsek (UA) def. Yair Sarouk/Matias Ponce De Leon (UA) 6-3
Singles
- F | Filip Planinsek (UA) def. Matias Ponce De Leon (UA) 6-3, 6-4
- SF | Matias Ponce De Leon (UA) def. Andrii Zimnokh (UA) 3-6, 6-4, 10-2
- SF | Filip Planinsek (UA) def. Radomir Tomic 6-3, 6-4
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