Both Tar Heel tennis teams lose to Virginia teams in ACCs

virginialogoThe men’s and women’s tennis teams from Virginia each defeated their North Carolina counterparts to earn spots in the ACC championship matches.

The Cavalier men cruised into the title game against Wake Forest, posting a 4-0 victory over North Carolina Cary (NC) Tennis Park. Virginia secured the doubles point before the rain came and moved action to Durham. After relocating, the ‘Hoos dominated the singles action, taking the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 6 points, all in straight sets. Mitchell Frank advanced the Cavaliers with a 7-5, 6-4 victory.

The Virginia women took down top-seeded and previously undefeated North Carolina, in a convincing 4-1 victory. The Cavaliers jumped out to a fast start, taking the doubles point with wins at the No. 1 and No. 3 slots. The ‘Hoos then ran away from the Tar Heels with straight set singles victories at the No. 2, No. 4 and No. 6 positions to clinch a spot in the title match.

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