Alabama
Furman
Alabama Sweeps Furman, Tennessee Tech to Open Season
1/18/2026 7:43:00 PM | Men's Tennis
The Crimson Tide had a total of eight singles players go undefeated during the day’s events, as UA also captured the doubles point in both matches
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama men's tennis team (2-0) opened the 2026 season on Sunday with a pair of 7-0 victories over Furman (0-3) and Tennessee Tech (0-3).
The day was highlighted by the doubles duo of Vit Kalina and Matic Kriznik capturing wins in both contests, while Andrii Zimnokh, Kriznik, Kalina and Jacob Olar finished the day with a 2-0 dual record in singles action.
From Head Coach George Husack
"Very good day for the team. We executed well and responded when challenged, especially after doubles versus Tennessee Tech. We spend 75 percent of the time practicing and preparing for match day. Today felt like a practice where we kept score. The team did things over and over again without hesitation. When they executed successfully or made errors, they moved from one point to the next, resetting and responding. A good output from the input they gave the last 10 days preparing."
Match Notes
- Vit Kalina and Matic Kriznik secured the opening doubles win in both matches, giving the Tide an early advantage for the first point
- Rohan Hazratwala and Gray Voelzke clinched the doubles point against the Paladins, while Carlos Gimenez Perez and Branden Loh won the point against the Golden Eagles
- Four UA players captured singles wins in both games as Andrii Zimnokh, Kriznik and Kalina dominated the No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 spots, respectively
- Jacob Olar would take a two-set win against the Paladins on court five, before downing his Golden Eagles opponent in straight sets on court four
- In total, eight Alabama players would finish the day undefeated in singles action
- Both Hazratwala and Voelzke made their Crimson Tide debut, securing a doubles victory as a pair against Furman and winning a singles match against the Golden Eagles
Next
- Alabama will head to Starkville, Miss., to compete in the ITA Kickoff Weekend
- The Tide will open the tournament against Auburn on Jan. 24
Alabama vs. Furman
Doubles
- #12 Andrii Zimnokh/Jacob Olar (M_UA) vs. Nico Snyder/Nicolas Dispas (FUR) 5-4, unfinished
- #66 Vit Kalina/Matic Kriznik (M_UA) def. Landon Ecarma/Evan Duggal (FUR) 6-1
- Rohan Hazratwala/Gray Voelzke (M_UA) def. Alex Han/Finn Pollard (FUR) 6-3
Singles
- Andrii Zimnokh (M_UA) def. Nico Snyder (FUR) 6-2, 5-7, 10-7
- #27 Matic Kriznik (M_UA) def. Theophile Joly (FUR) 6-0, 6-2
- Vit Kalina (M_UA) def. Nicolas Dispas (FUR) 6-3, 6-1
- Carlos Gimenez Perez (M_UA) def. Landon Ecarma (FUR) 6-1, 6-0
- Jacob Olar (M_UA) def. Barnabas Sift (FUR) 6-3, 6-3
- Brendan Loh (M_UA) def. Alex Han (FUR) 6-4, 6-0
Order of Finish: Doubles (2,3); Singles (4,2,3,6,5,1)
Alabama vs. Tennessee Tech
Doubles
- Davids Spaks/Alex Alvarez (TTU) def. #12 Andrii Zimnokh/Jacob Olar (M_UA) 6-3
- #66 Matic Kriznik/Vit Kalina (M_UA) def. Oliver Dao/Linus Rohlin (TTU) 6-2
- Carlos Gimenez Perez/Brendan Loh (M_UA) def. Murilo Burckhardt/Diego Munoz (TTU) 6-3
Singles
- Andrii Zimnokh (M_UA) def. Oliver Dao (TTU) 6-4, 6-2
- #27 Matic Kriznik (M_UA) def. Alex Alvarez (TTU) 6-2, 7-5
- Vit Kalina (M_UA) def. Davids Spaks (TTU) 6-2, 6-0
- Jacob Olar (M_UA) def. Diego Munoz (TTU) 6-2, 6-3
- Rohan Hazratwala (M_UA) def. Murilo Burckhardt (TTU) 6-4, 6-4
- Gray Voelzke (M_UA) def. Ricard Yepez (TTU) 6-2, 6-3
Order of Finish: Doubles (2,1,3); Singles (3,4,1,6,5,2)
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
2,3
#1 Singles Match
#2 Singles Match
#3 Singles Match
#4 Singles Match
#5 Singles Match
#6 Singles Match
Order of Finish:
4,2,3,6,5,1
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