In a thrilling display of skill and determination, the seventh-seeded Saint Joseph’s men’s tennis team emerged victorious against the tenth-seeded St. Bonaventure in the opening round of the 2025 Atlantic 10 Men’s Tennis Championship held at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Florida. With a decisive scoreline of 4-1, the Hawks secured their place in the quarterfinals where they will face off against second-seeded VCU.

The match began on an electrifying note as Saint Joseph's quickly established control in the doubles segment. Justus Agbo and Eli Gan-Dy delivered a commanding performance by sweeping Marthinus Marais and Arjun Pindiprolu with a flawless 6-0 victory in the third doubles set. This momentum was sustained when Matthew Dubas and Santiago Valle added another crucial point to the board with a solid 6-3 win over Alex Kim and Davis Matney in the second doubles match. These early triumphs gave the Hawks a strong foundation heading into singles play.

Transitioning into singles, the Hawks maintained their dominance. Othman Bezzaz and Matthew Dubas sealed the deal for their team with resounding victories in the fourth and fifth singles flights respectively, each winning their matches without conceding a single game. Notably, the sixth singles flight was awarded to Saint Joseph's due to a walkover, further bolstering their tally. Although some matches remained unfinished, the outcome was already clear as Saint Joseph's had clinched the necessary points to advance.

Awaiting them in the quarterfinals is a formidable challenge from VCU, scheduled for Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. The Hawks will need to continue leveraging their teamwork and strategic prowess if they are to keep advancing through this prestigious tournament.

With this impressive showing, Saint Joseph’s has demonstrated that they are a force to be reckoned with. Their ability to secure quick wins and maintain focus throughout the match underscores their potential to make a deep run in the championship. Fans eagerly anticipate what lies ahead as the Hawks prepare to take on one of the top seeds in the competition.