The Wesleyan men’s tennis team concluded a successful four-game homestand with a commendable 3-1 record, capping it off with a hard-fought 4-3 victory over the prestigious No. 25 MIT Engineers. The match took place on a sunny Friday afternoon at Wesleyan's John Wood Memorial Courts. Benefiting from favorable weather conditions, the Cardinals showcased their prowess in doubles play, securing an early lead before advancing into singles matches. Key players such as Brett Keeling, Max Lustgarten, and Max Litton delivered outstanding performances, contributing significantly to the team's success. With this win under their belt, the team embarks on their spring break trip to Virginia, where they will next face Christopher Newport University.

On a bright afternoon that favored the home team, Wesleyan demonstrated exceptional skill during the doubles segment of the match. Their dominance was highlighted by a sweep of all three doubles matches. At the third position, Lustgarten paired with Jex Frankel to deliver a decisive 6-3 victory against Ryan Xiao and Shrish Choudhary. Meanwhile, at number two doubles, Chase Kasday teamed up with Brett Keeling to defeat Joseph Li and Adam Sun with another strong 6-3 result. The highlight of the doubles portion came from Harry Collomb and Max Litton, who triumphed in a closely contested match against Grant Gallagher and SangHyuk Im, prevailing 7-6 (7-3) after a thrilling tiebreaker.

In singles competition, the Cardinals continued their impressive performance. Brett Keeling, stepping into the fifth spot, achieved his second consecutive victory by defeating Joseph Li in straight sets with scores of 6-4 and 6-2. This marked the opening point for Wesleyan in the singles lineup. Moving up the order, Max Lustgarten exhibited remarkable resilience at the second singles position. Despite initial challenges posed by Adam Sun, Lustgarten turned the tide, winning convincingly 6-1 and 6-2. His ability to recover and dominate was instrumental in maintaining the team's momentum.

The deciding point came courtesy of Max Litton at the third singles slot. Facing off against Shrish Choudhary, Litton engaged in a grueling three-set battle. After securing the first set 6-2, he encountered resistance in the second set, losing 4-6. However, Litton rebounded strongly in the final set, replicating his earlier dominance to clinch the match with another 6-2 finish. This victory not only sealed the overall win but also underscored Litton's tenacity and strategic gameplay.

As the Wesleyan men’s tennis team gears up for their upcoming encounter with Christopher Newport University, scheduled for March 20th at 3:00 PM, they carry forward the confidence and camaraderie displayed in their recent triumph. The squad aims to leverage their current form and capitalize on the lessons learned from challenging matchups like the one against MIT. Fans eagerly anticipate another stellar performance from these talented athletes as they head south for their spring break tournament series.