The No. 4 Wake Forest men's tennis team defeated top-ranked Virginia 4-2, solidifying their control of the ACC with an 8-0 conference record. This victory marks only the fourth time Wake Forest has triumphed over a No. 1-ranked team and extends their home winning streak to 44 matches. Following the win against Virginia, the Demon Deacons also defeated Longwood 4-0, showcasing their dominance in both matches. They have now achieved 15 victories against top-10 opponents since last season, maintaining a strong overall record of 23-2.

By the Numbers
  • Wake Forest's record against top-ranked teams: 4 wins
  • Current home match winning streak: 44 matches
  • Overall record this season: 23-2
  • ACC regular season wins streak: 23 matches
State of Play
  • Wake Forest remains unbeaten in ACC play at 8-0.
  • The team leads the nation in home matches won since 2013, with 241 victories.
  • They have secured 124 total ACC victories since 2013, the second-most in the conference.
What's Next

The Demon Deacons will have a challenging road ahead, facing North Carolina and Duke before venturing to California for matches against Stanford and Cal. These upcoming matches will test their strength against other top teams in the NCAA.

Bottom Line

Wake Forest continues to prove its elite status in college tennis by not only defeating top-ranked opponents but also maintaining a strong conference record. The focus now shifts to upcoming matches that could further solidify their place in the national rankings and their quest for an ACC title.